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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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But then he met with the team at Zelinka Parsons, a husband-and-wife consulting business that offers one-on-one counseling and group retreats in Tucson, Ariz., and has worked with Latham for over a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 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

It is, of course, gobstoppingly gorgeous, with Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, Point Reyes and Bolinas practically designed to be edenic retreats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

The team is particularly interested in studying whether similar retreats could help people living with chronic pain, mood disorders, or conditions involving the immune system.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

When home, Mother retreats to our room, misses dinner, remains soundless.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai