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retreats

  • plural
    of retreat.
    retreat
    noun
    the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
  • present tense form
    of retreat (3rd person singular).
    retreat
    noun
    the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.

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They also carry a circular disk attached to the tail that can seal the shell opening like a door when the animal retreats inside.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Living in Los Angeles, where Novack is from, since graduation, the couple said they have always focused on structure, stability, and saving money, even going on biannual retreats together to plot out their finances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

As Wednesday's high retreats eastwards, the next area of low pressure will roll in bringing cloud and rain on Thursday.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Over the years, a slew of A-listers have taken their property portfolios to another level by purchasing entire islands, transforming secluded stretches of land into the ultimate celebrity retreats.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

After each block, Brent retreats with quick, small steps.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes