Example Sentences

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He said he’d like to see a $20 retracement before reconsidering the position.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

Also, weakness of Japan’s equity markets this morning as well as the retracement of yen weakness overnight may be supporting JGB prices, market observers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

“Investors should keep a close eye on any potential retracement that could occur in the coming weeks.”

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

“More specifically, a 38% retracement of the first leg up would be 6,027, 11% below recent highs.”

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

It is often rather a matter of chance whether the gully selected will be available to its end for the next coomb level, and a retracement of steps will frequently have to be effected.

From Climbing in The British Isles, Vol. II Wales and Ireland by Hart, H. C.