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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Senate opposition to Gaetz quickly led to his withdrawal from consideration for AG, but his House seat will remain vacant until it is filled by the winner of a special election.
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Gaetz announced his withdrawal Thursday, citing the distraction his impending nomination was causing, and President-elect Donald Trump soon afterward said former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi would be his new pick for the job.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz’ nomination to be Attorney General — the equivalent of an obscene gesture toward the Senate – suggests that some preservation instincts of co-exist along with doubts as to the strength of its backbone.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
Anticipating a withdrawal of U.S. support, Europe also needs to significantly increase its financial and military support for Ukraine.
—Norbert Röttgen, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
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Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Gaetz announced his withdrawal Thursday, citing the distraction his impending nomination was causing, and President-elect Donald Trump soon afterward said former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi would be his new pick for the job.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz’ nomination to be Attorney General — the equivalent of an obscene gesture toward the Senate – suggests that some preservation instincts of co-exist along with doubts as to the strength of its backbone.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
Anticipating a withdrawal of U.S. support, Europe also needs to significantly increase its financial and military support for Ukraine.
—Norbert Röttgen, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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