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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Editors’ Picks Image President Trump has already pulled the U.S. out of the World Health Organization, which is now trying to make an initial budget cut of $500 million for 2026-27 to cope with the withdrawal of American funds.
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Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Negotiations over a second phase, in which Hamas would release dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal, are likely to be even more difficult.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite facing a few setbacks ahead of the Champions Trophy, in the face of injuries and withdrawals, Australia maintained a strong outing.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
While there are no shortage of concerns for the region about its ally’s withdrawal and what that means for them domestically, Douglas said the climate crisis is at the top of the list.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Negotiations over a second phase, in which Hamas would release dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal, are likely to be even more difficult.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2025
Despite facing a few setbacks ahead of the Champions Trophy, in the face of injuries and withdrawals, Australia maintained a strong outing.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
While there are no shortage of concerns for the region about its ally’s withdrawal and what that means for them domestically, Douglas said the climate crisis is at the top of the list.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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