retreated

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Johnson has since retreated from the media, although he met with Cabinet officials and members of Congress during Trump’s first term.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

After a backlash erupted, CBS quickly retreated, announcing it would “waive further enforcement” pending additional review.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Consumers’ assessment of business and labor-market conditions retreated by 3.2 points to 121.2 in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Crude prices have since retreated to the low-$100s, but even at lower levels they’re creating inflationary pressures that may not dissipate soon.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Although the explorers retreated, the Nhambiquara stealthily followed them.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple