withdraw

Example Sentences

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In a letter to council leaders, Reed said the government had written to the High Court to confirm he had decided to withdraw the original decision.

From BBC

Sean Abbott had been called up as cover for Hazlewood, who withdrew on the eve of the tournament, but the quick bowler was never formally added to the squad leaving one place open.

From Barron's

Former world indoor champion Josh Kerr was given a medical exemption after withdrawing from the men's 3,000m because of a back injury, Tom Keen stepping up in his absence to win the event.

From BBC

Embarrassed, the local Olympic committee didn’t just withdraw its two-man team, it ended recognition for all of the island’s winter sports.

From Los Angeles Times

But I felt myself withdrawing from it all, even my kids.

From The Wall Street Journal