as in withdrawing (from)
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This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026 -
Curtis recommends cutting off any browning leaves at the base with a sharp, clean pair of secateurs.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Norrased sought to reassure him, telling him that the water was being drained, and handing over blankets and food.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The Shenzhou 21 crew will return to Earth on May 29, after handing over control of Tiangong to the incoming Shenzhou 23 astronauts.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Jordan Ayala of Norco retired the first 10 batters and had six strikeouts without giving up a hit.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Soto had the only two hits of the night for the Mets against Peréz (3-6), who retired eight straight after giving up the home run.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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“Retreating (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreating%20%28from%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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