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withdrew

American  
[with-droo, with-] / wɪðˈdru, wɪθ- /

verb

  1. the simple past tense of withdraw.

withdrew British  
/ wɪðˈdruː /

verb

  1. the past tense of withdraw

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Virginia raised $800 million in revenue from permit sales in the three years before former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin withdrew from the program in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Israel withdrew its troops in 2000 after an 18-year occupation of southern Lebanon, but territorial disputes remained.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Swalwell has not withdrawn from the race, but within hours of the allegations top supporters withdrew endorsements of the East Bay Area congressman, including Sen. Adam Schiff, campaign co-chairs Reps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

GSK withdrew its application for a drug President Trump touted as a potential autism treatment, months after submitting it at health officials’ request.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As I watched, he picked a blade of grass, poked it into a tunnel in the mound, and then withdrew it.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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