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Retreated in a sentence
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Retreated meaning
simple past and past participle of retreat
Synonyms of Retreated
Using Retreated
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of retreat
- Useful related words include: people.
- In the example corpus, retreated often appears in combinations such as: retreated to, retreated from, retreated into.
Context around Retreated
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 12 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Retreated
- In this selection, "retreated" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, mjf, daisy, shotzi, briefly and inside stand out and add context to how "retreated" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and daisy retreated into the and and mjf retreated briefly toward. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "retreated" sits close to words such as baba, cyclone and das, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with retreated
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Bayley choked Shotzi with the middle rope and Shotzi retreated to the corner. (13 words)
But they too have retreated from higher levels just a few weeks ago. (13 words)
Earlier in his career, the young wing might have retreated into a shell. (13 words)
Following a laying of wreaths, the and the Australian national anthem, veterans and other sub-branch members along with the public, retreated inside the club to enjoy an afternoon with mates and play a round of two-up. (38 words)
For instance, the leading cryptocurrency in two days in 2020 as global markets retreated from the quickly spreading coronavirus, disproving the narrative that Bitcoin provided a hedge against a pandemic. (30 words)
He retreated from performing in the early 2000s for health reasons and most recently made the news under tragic circumstances when his wife Lana Rae accidentally shot herself to death. (30 words)
Is it simply another indication that the market has retreated since interest rates soared and stock market portfolios shrank? (19 words)
Example sentences (20)
After reaching their first stand-off, Cole and MJF retreated briefly toward opposing corners.
And then, once the cold case at hand was solved by Callen & Co., and Daisy retreated into the room where so many other files were stored….
As officers attempted to contact Ferreira, he retreated into the residence and locked the door.
Bayley choked Shotzi with the middle rope and Shotzi retreated to the corner.
But they too have retreated from higher levels just a few weeks ago.
Capaldi says he’s also retreated a little from his social media feeds, because “my phone became quite a big thing for me after my first record.
Coal recorded a 11.4% decrease, iron ore fell 7.4% and other non-metallic minerals retreated 29.8%.
Dr Anderson noted that in the same period, over about 30 years, some Westland glaciers, such as the Victoria, had either retreated a long way "or have just gone".
Earlier in his career, the young wing might have retreated into a shell.
European stocks climbed and the euro retreated after weak French data boosted bets on rate cuts by the European Central Bank.
Families of the victims bringing the lawsuit contend Peterson knew Cruz's location, but retreated out of cowardice and in violation of his duty to protect their loved ones.
Feeling a little uncomfortable, I retreated to the bar to down tequila shots with the staff.
Following a laying of wreaths, the and the Australian national anthem, veterans and other sub-branch members along with the public, retreated inside the club to enjoy an afternoon with mates and play a round of two-up.
For instance, the leading cryptocurrency in two days in 2020 as global markets retreated from the quickly spreading coronavirus, disproving the narrative that Bitcoin provided a hedge against a pandemic.
Global equities rose on Monday as talks in Washington resumed to avert a U.S. default, and gold prices retreated under pressure from hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve officials.
Harry and Meghan have, for now, retreated into the shadows as they take stock.
He retreated from performing in the early 2000s for health reasons and most recently made the news under tragic circumstances when his wife Lana Rae accidentally shot herself to death.
However, at some points, it becomes tiring having to fight for every inch of your existence which is why I have somewhat retreated into my own little mouseholes.
Is it simply another indication that the market has retreated since interest rates soared and stock market portfolios shrank?
It saw over 1500 lives lost in the space of an hour on the site near Inverness, with many coming as they retreated from the battlefield.
Common combinations with retreated
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- retreated to 43×
- retreated from 35×
- retreated into 19×
- he retreated 15×
- retreated and 10×
- have retreated 9×
- retreated after 8×
- has retreated 8×
- they retreated 8×
- and retreated 8×