Example Sentences

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"It seems that many Burundian troops are withdrawing, but it's not clear if all contingents will retreat," he added.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

In the days since then, however, Mr. Prigozhin has been spotted in Russia, raising questions about whether he indeed will retreat into an agreed-upon exile in Belarus, the neighboring nation closely allied with Moscow.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2023

“I think even early next week, we’re gonna be a few degrees below normal still because this pattern that we’re in is going to persist and the effects will retreat to Northern California,” Sweet said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

Rubinstein said higher prices on the international market can often stimulate production — farmers will have more money to invest in their crop — and if there’s more coffee on the market, prices will retreat.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2021

“It will expect pain when it hears the noise: It will retreat, and Bogrod must place his palm upon the door of the vault.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling