as in retreating (from)
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In 2024, King Charles took his efforts one step further by cutting off Andrew's private security and allowance.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Instead, prune these shrubs after the flowers have begun to fall off in late spring to avoid cutting off the buds that will be next year’s blooms.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Because of this, handing over $35 million (€30 million) to Manchester United for Rashford might be the safest bet after all.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Phase One encountered setbacks due to Hamas not handing over the final deceased hostage and the Israeli airstrikes that occurred after the cease-fire came into effect in October.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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The left tackle has been barbecue chicken all postseason — giving up pressure on nearly one out of every six snaps.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That’s where the Panthers have the best avenue for a bigger swing that doesn’t involve giving up draft picks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Withdrawing (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing%20%28from%29. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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