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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Blinken and the Biden administration overall have been heavily criticized for their handling of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and, more recently, for their support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
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Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
In 1949, during the Cold War era, the Soviet Union sent a withdrawal notice by telegram.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
The deal outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.
—Andrew Mills, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Through his work, Young helped evacuate Afghan citizens during the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
In 1949, during the Cold War era, the Soviet Union sent a withdrawal notice by telegram.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
The deal outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.
—Andrew Mills, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
Through his work, Young helped evacuate Afghan citizens during the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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