withdrew

past tense of withdraw
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Recent Examples of withdrew In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June. Justin Gomez, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025 In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court. Hayden Field, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025 Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation. Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 Onsite volunteers complained about not having the cost of their tickets reimbursed, and punters complained about not receiving refunds after their favorite artists withdrew. Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025 After World War I, the United States withdrew from Eurasia, a decision that contributed to the outbreak of World War II. Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 In 1949, for instance, the United States excluded the Korean Peninsula from its defense perimeter and withdrew its troops. Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 The United States withdrew its forces from Europe while demanding debt payments from allies, who passed the costs on to Germany, worsening its financial turmoil and hastening its slide into Nazism. Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for withdrew
Verb
  • It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.
    Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Parker retired on the first day of WNBA training camp, and the Aces announced the news not even three minutes before Stewart’s first media scrum of the season.
    Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The next month, Arians retired abruptly, turning the team over to defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Historically, bitcoin has pulled back as much as 80% from the cycle peak.
    Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
  • But David kept fighting and pulled fire away from landing Medevac helicopters, getting evacuated himself after the last helicopter landed.
    JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In instances when those requests were denied, workers often chose to resign instead of putting their health at risk.
    William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Will Howard wanted to get on stage after the Rose Bowl, but a bowl employee denied him.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

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“Withdrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrew. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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