quick retreat

Examples (10)

• The general realized the danger and ordered a quick retreat.
• When the police arrived, the protesters made a quick retreat down the side alley.
• I decided to beat a quick retreat when the conversation turned into an argument.
• The team made a quick retreat to the locker room after the disappointing loss.
• A quick retreat was their only option to avoid being captured.
• Seeing the storm approaching, the hikers began a quick retreat from the mountain peak.
• The animal made a quick retreat into the bushes as soon as it saw us.
• His quick retreat from the limelight surprised many of his fans.
• The company made a quick retreat from the market after the failed product launch.
• She executed a quick retreat to her office to avoid the awkward situation.