withdraw
verb (used with object)
to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove.
have withdrawn
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present perfectof withdraw.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In the aftermath, key developers, including Compass Datacenters, have withdrawn, pointing to legal uncertainty and regulatory hurdles, even though the company invested tens of millions of dollars in the effort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
A quarter said they probably could have withdrawn more money during retirement without compromising their financial security, and 8% said they definitely could have.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
While 35 countries are participating in the 2026 contest, broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia have withdrawn.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not angry with the players who have withdrawn from the squad before Tuesday's friendly with Japan.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
If things had gone as usual that night, the other kids would have withdrawn to their cabins, leaving Ben and Loo to get acquainted.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
