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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retreated (from)
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Throughout the episode, Whoopi Goldberg struggled to cut to commercial break, repeatedly having to cut off her co-hosts in heated interactions with the vice president.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 June 2026 -
Prices soared as the supply was effectively cut off, and shipments probably will take a long time to return to pre-war levels.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Kansas City police are continuing to search for a 22-year-old man suspected of instigating a string of shootings Tuesday night, who has now escaped two standoffs with law enforcement.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Over the course of a 60-yard run, Maradona danced past opponents, escaped challenges and left English defenders helpless before beating the goalkeeper with a clinical finish.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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The federal student loan portfolio is being handed over to the Treasury Department in phases.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The scorpions have been handed over to a wildlife facility for safekeeping, while officials assess their market value.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Retreated (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreated%20%28from%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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