withdrawing

present participle of withdraw
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Recent Examples of withdrawing In December 2023, Congress passed a National Defense Authorization Act that aimed to block any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO without approval from the Senate or an act of Congress. Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 But administration officials may have had broader reasons for officially withdrawing the draft regulations. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Diddy is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail. Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 While Johnson was new to the interview cycle in 2023, he was considered red-hot in January before withdrawing from consideration by the Seahawks and Commanders. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2024 Slot quickly found a solution, withdrawing Quansah for Ibrahima Konate, and Liverpool cruised to a 2-0 win. Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024 Combs is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Those at risk of experiencing excited delirium and suddenly dying are people withdrawing from or who are not complying with psychiatric medications, those withdrawing from alcohol abuse, and people experiencing acute manic episodes, among others. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024 Boxer Angela Carini won her eighth Italian women's title Sunday, marking a comeback after withdrawing against a controversial opponent at the Paris Olympics. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrawing
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  • Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.
    Andrew Winston, Harvard Business Review, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Deporting millions of immigrants and retreating from global trade by implementing slogans like America First will not achieve these goals.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Among them, Oakland, California, whose voters recalled Mayor Sheng Thao in November, will hold a special election on April 15 that could feature a retiring member of Congress.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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  • The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Whatever the purpose, there’s no denying the best carry-on luggage is a traveler’s best ally.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024

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“Withdrawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawing. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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