retreating

Example Sentences

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People moved back into the British Isles around 15,200 years ago after the last major ice sheet began retreating, according to new research.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Meanwhile, Coleman was retreating deeper into his bedroom, cutting contact with his family and friends in self-imposed isolation accelerated by the pandemic.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Mortgage rates increased this week, reversing a three-week decline, but buyers don’t seem to be retreating.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

As some kids are pushed to eat more adventurously, adults are quietly retreating.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

“Oh my God,” I whispered at his retreating back.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon