retreats

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Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

This is why it is important to raise awareness among coastal populations about detecting warning signs: felt earthquakes, abnormal sea movements, most often seawater retreats preceding the run-up of the tsunami, but not always.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Finally they’ll examine the utility of corporate merch, such as Palantir’s french chore coat, and company retreats, like the Plex’s disastrous Survivor-themed getaway.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

The group now has more than 100 members who regularly meet for walks and wellness retreats.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

She retreats but then stops, small hands twisting together.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir