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have withdrawn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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The Football Associations of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have already declared they have withdrawn support for Infantino, who is scheduled to stand for a fourth term as president in March.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Police have withdrawn cases against protestors in several cities after criticism over the excessive use of force.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
The campaign to succeed outgoing Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has drawn more attention than usual as insurers have withdrawn from the market and raised rates for several years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
In the aftermath, key developers, including Compass Datacenters, have withdrawn, pointing to legal uncertainty and regulatory hurdles, even though the company invested tens of millions of dollars in the effort.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
If things had gone as usual that night, the other kids would have withdrawn to their cabins, leaving Ben and Loo to get acquainted.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
