retreating

Example Sentences

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He will burrow down even deeper, likely retreating even further into his fictions and fantasies.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The routines Banda's residents have developed - starting work before sunrise, retreating indoors at midday, seeking shade wherever they can find it - are increasingly becoming necessities rather than adaptations.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Versant shares rose as much as 16% in premarket trading before retreating to around a 10% gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The man in the grey suit releases her wrist and she steps back, retreating into a corner and staring at her hand.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern