retreated (from)

verb

past tense of retreat (from)
as in withdrew (from)

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  1. cut off
  2. escaped
  3. handed over
Verb
  • The Ukrainian videos showing the strikes from the drones’ perspective typically cut off at the moment of impact.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Blaney won the first two stages but brushed the wall with 29 laps remaining, causing possible damage on his right side, after he was cut off by Wallace.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of cut off
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  • The agency believes the animals were likely captive and escaped or were released.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • Juan Luna and Jim Degorski escaped justice for nearly a decade until investigators caught a break.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of escaped
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  • His office said it would probably be handed over to a police museum.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The attorneys, hired by Valdes’ mother, Kristy Dee Garcia, said the Miami Police Department has not handed over to them any evidence, including an unredacted incident report, witness statements or officers’ body camera footage.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of handed over
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