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

At 09:16 GMT, seconds after Gedel leaves the area, Watkins emerges from his cell and looks both ways before retreating back into his cell.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Seconds after retreating, Garcia steps out, holding the stick upright along with plastic bags filled with recyclables, asking Silva in Spanish: “Porque me quieres pegar? Dale, dale, pega me?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“Tell me!” yelled Laney at the retreating truck.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser