as in retreat
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the army's orderly withdrawal from the city turned into a rout as the enemy's shock troops surged forward
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For example, this summer, prediction markets accurately forecast President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race.
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
But Hamas still appears unwilling to release scores of hostages without securing a lasting cease-fire and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, even after the killing of its top leader, Yahya Sinwar.
—Baraa Anwer and Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The Air Force flew C-17s nonstop for two weeks during the hectic August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, evacuating more than 120,000 civilians fleeing the Taliban.
—Tara Copp, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
The different tax advantages and withdrawal options available in a 401(k) and a Roth IRA can help keep your retirement portfolio diversified.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
But Hamas still appears unwilling to release scores of hostages without securing a lasting cease-fire and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, even after the killing of its top leader, Yahya Sinwar.
—Baraa Anwer and Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
The Air Force flew C-17s nonstop for two weeks during the hectic August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, evacuating more than 120,000 civilians fleeing the Taliban.
—Tara Copp, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
The different tax advantages and withdrawal options available in a 401(k) and a Roth IRA can help keep your retirement portfolio diversified.
—Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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