force sb into retreat

Examples (10)

• The police eventually forced the crowd into retreat.
• The unexpected counter-attack forced the enemy troops into a hasty retreat.
• Their strong arguments forced the opposition into retreat during the debate.
• The new regulations forced many small businesses into retreat from the market.
• He tried to stand his ground, but the overwhelming pressure forced him into retreat.
• The general's brilliant strategy forced the invading army into a humiliating retreat.
• A series of financial losses forced the company's CEO into a strategic retreat.
• Environmental activists forced the government into retreat on the controversial logging project.
• Despite their initial resistance, the protesters were gradually forced into retreat.
• The harsh criticism forced the politician into a temporary retreat from public life.