- present participle of retreat.
retreating
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Researchers believe ticks protect themselves from temperature extremes by retreating into deeper soil layers or hiding beneath fallen leaves, where conditions are less severe than at the surface.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Shy, retreating Minnie was happy to bask in Callie’s light, while Helen’s existence was almost entirely dedicated to her only daughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
In early European trading, gold futures in New York rose 2.3% to $4,032.90 a troy ounce after retreating below $4,000 last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Wilson said the correction that began in June is now in the final innings, with both the S&P 500 retreating as breadth improves.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
He yanked them out and yelled at the retreating medic, “I’m an American!”
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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