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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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The multilateral effort to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear program broke down as North Korea withdrew from the talks in 2009.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before kick-off, starting goalkeeper Robert Sanchez withdrew after failing to shake off a muscle injury sustained in the warm-up before the midweek draw with Bournemouth, while defender Wesley Fofana missed out through illness.

From BBC

Emma Raducanu withdrew from her tie against Naomi Osaka as Great Britain started their United Cup campaign against Japan in Australia.

From BBC

She also withdrew from royal life to work as a music teacher at a Hull primary school, where she was known as Mrs Kent.

From BBC

Americans are granted the political example of George Washington, who withdrew after two terms as president.

From The Wall Street Journal

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