retreated

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Oil prices jumped while stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar firmed Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Shares surged 56% over the first two days of trading, but have since retreated back to $25.60 as of Monday’s close.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Before a practice session, Adams was seized by doubt and retreated to a bathroom for 40 minutes to collect himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It dates back to the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, when the Chinese Communist Party won control of China and the losing Kuomintang forces retreated to Taiwan, setting up their own government.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

After the concoction was duly praised, and the children were occupied once more, Penelope and Miss Mortimer retreated to a nearby table.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood