as in retreating (from)
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The 11-year-old was suffering an asthma attack, which was cutting off his supply of oxygen.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Aug. 2025 -
Advertisement Pushed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, the project, which had been on hold for decades due to global concerns, would isolate the territory by cutting off the West Bank from East Jerusalem.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
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Instead of handing over models and leaving clients to struggle, Thrive’s new offering climbs a step higher on the ladder of value just like Glide and many others before it.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly and pointedly rejected any potential deal that would involve handing over Ukrainian territory.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Aug. 2025
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When the existing state of land is different from its highest and best use, giving up the opportunity to develop the land forgoes substantial value.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Right-hander Kenley Jansen remains on the roster, three days after struggling through side discomfort while giving up the go-ahead run in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Withdrawing (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing%20%28from%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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