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withdrew

American  
[with-droo, with-] / wɪðˈdru, wɪθ- /

verb

  1. the simple past tense of withdraw.

withdrew British  
/ wɪðˈdruː /

verb

  1. the past tense of withdraw

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Caesars’ proposal was voted down by a community advisory committee in September, while MGM withdrew its application in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

I don't believe my interview with this man, who later withdrew consent for its use, put anyone in danger.

From BBC

Thousands of Afghans scrambled to escape the country in 2021, many via Kabul, as the US withdrew its troops and the Taliban swept in.

From BBC

Sana said three people were arrested by the troops before they withdrew.

From BBC

The two had dated while working on the same case, though Wade later withdrew from the case after a judge insisted one of them leave.

From Salon

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