retreats (from)

present tense third-person singular of retreat (from)

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escapes
Verb
  • This one remains scoreless after some early tension, and Austria escapes a close call.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • How to Get There Remote escapes, by definition, are hard to reach, but the Northern Neck is accessible from a few cities.
    Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
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“Retreats (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retreats%20%28from%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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