fell back

verb

Definition of fell backnext
past tense of fall back
as in withdrew
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back

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  1. withdrew
  2. retreated
  3. retired
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  • Clinton's second choice to lead the DOJ, federal Judge Kimba Wood, withdrew over a similar situation.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Israel also seized a buffer zone inside Syria after Syrian troops withdrew.
    SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of withdrew
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  • Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.
    John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of retreated
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  • Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fried turns 31 in January and will be under contract through age 38 — a time when most starting pitchers are winding down their careers in a bullpen somewhere, if not already retired.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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