withdrawing
Example Sentences
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On Thursday evening, Melléthei-Barna announced that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the post, "to ensure that not even the slightest shadow is cast on the transition".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
While a severe result “is always a problem,” investors should consider the context of the patient withdrawing from care, Miller added.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Although the law sets forth detailed procedures that must be followed before withdrawing Medicaid or Medicare funds, Kasubhai noted, Kennedy’s declaration aimed to circumvent all that: “Immediate compliance was demanded.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
News of diGenova’s appointment comes on the heels of a prosecutor withdrawing from the case, apparently due to doubts she had about prosecuting former CIA director John O. Brennan.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
As I see him now, he is not really afraid, just withdrawing, as a bird or squirrel backs off from the brusque movements of the feeder—involuntary, instinctive.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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