Example Sentences

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Oil prices have retreated from their recent highs, but remain significantly higher than before the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Treasury yields mostly fell in Asian trade as oil prices have retreated from Thursday’s jump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Now the bear was just angry and might have retreated to the back corner of the space, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Now it is exempted, and cocoa prices have retreated from a December 2024 high.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Old me would have retreated to the bathroom.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila