as in to withdraw (from)
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Kentucky State Police confirmed that Suresh's dog was also struck by a vehicle after escaping onto the interstate and died.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026 -
Meanwhile, young people are trying to escape algorithmic environments in search of true human connection.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Not only was the Plaza33 party called off in coordination with the Secret Service, but a secure area was established around the ten-block radius surrounding the arena, cutting off foot and car traffic in one of the most hectic stretches of midtown Manhattan.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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The gas can no longer cool fast enough to fall in and the galaxy is suddenly cut off from its fuel supply.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
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“Retreat (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreat%20%28from%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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