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as in to retreat
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
the army was forced to withdraw from the line of battle
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as in to retract
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
withdrew the offer of surrender upon hearing the terms
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
withdrew her hand from the table
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for attorney general on Nov. 21, after this article was published.
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Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Following the discussion, Hillsong officials withdrew their amendment.
—Samantha Greyson, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, questions are emerging about his possible future in Congress.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Several Republican senators had privately suggested Wednesday and Thursday morning that Gaetz withdraw his nomination to avoid a personal wrenching experience during his public confirmation hearing, warning that his nomination would likely fail in the end.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Following the discussion, Hillsong officials withdrew their amendment.
—Samantha Greyson, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general, questions are emerging about his possible future in Congress.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Several Republican senators had privately suggested Wednesday and Thursday morning that Gaetz withdraw his nomination to avoid a personal wrenching experience during his public confirmation hearing, warning that his nomination would likely fail in the end.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
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Seasoned diplomats worry that retreating from that posture would enable autocrats around the world, including Vladimir Putin and his aims of Russian expansionism.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The crowds had retreated to their cabins and RVs, the click of cameras replaced by the trill of crickets.Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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The authors of a paper claiming the benefits of green coffee bean extract admitted the data was altered and retracted the study, and the Federal Trade Commission extracted a $9 million settlement from the company behind the product, which Oz had invested in.Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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However, when taking all of Kennedy’s beliefs and the lack of scientific evidence backing them into consideration, the governor should rightly temper or retract his support for the nomination.DP Opinion, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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While that may be the easiest, Edwards says there are other ways to remove apple wax.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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China’s military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge since last year, with at least nine People’s Liberation Army generals and a handful of defense industry executives removed from the national legislative body.Reuters, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Venus Williams is not technically retired but the 44-year-old played just two matches early in the year and has largely hung up her racket.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sausage-makers do not always renounce the consumption of sausage.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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These newspapers did not renounce endorsements in non-presidential races that equally betray partisan bias.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
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As seen with Kylian Mbappe in summer this year when leaving Paris Saint-Germain, the England star could let his contract at Anfield expire on June 3o and then flee to the Bernabeu free of charge ahead of 2025/2026.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Every year or so, a friend or family member throws up their hands at the cost of living in California and flees to a state with better tax breaks and lower home prices.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Israel has denied the claims, saying Hamas continues to employ weapons and sensitive equipment in civilian areas and underneath hospitals and schools.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement North Korea and Russia haven’t formally confirmed the North Korean troops’ movements, and have denied reports of weapons shipments.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Withdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdraw. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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