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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In the Middle East, Obama’s premature withdrawal from Iraq left a vacuum for Iran and the Islamic State (also known as ISIS) to fill, and the ensuing chaos there consumed Washington for years.
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Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Hegseth himself has not shown any inclination toward a withdrawal.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
When Russia intervened in the Syrian Civil War in 2015, its support shifted the balance decisively in Assad’s favor, but Moscow has not prevented his downfall this time, and any significant withdrawal from the country would mark a major blow.
—Marin Scott, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Early withdrawal, typically before age 59 ½, triggers an additional tax equal to 10% of the sum.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Hegseth himself has not shown any inclination toward a withdrawal.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
When Russia intervened in the Syrian Civil War in 2015, its support shifted the balance decisively in Assad’s favor, but Moscow has not prevented his downfall this time, and any significant withdrawal from the country would mark a major blow.
—Marin Scott, NBC News, 14 Dec. 2024
Early withdrawal, typically before age 59 ½, triggers an additional tax equal to 10% of the sum.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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