- past tense form of withdraw.
withdrew
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Moody’s withdrew its rating on the bonds, and S&P indicated it would rate them high-yield, reflecting the additional debt on EA’s balance sheet following its buyout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
When Emma Thompson learned of Lasseter joining Skydance, she withdrew from its highly anticipated upcoming animated film “Luck.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Baghdad and Washington agreed in 2024 to wind down the coalition's mission, and its troops withdrew gradually from bases across the country, restricting their presence to the autonomous northern Kurdistan region.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad following a long meeting held in the hotel, when the match appeared to be in jeopardy as training and the pre-match news conference were repeatedly delayed.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Bogason, in disagreement with Estimo, withdrew from the case.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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