try to retreat

Frequency: 6.06.6 per million words

To attempt to move back or away.

retreatVERB + retreat (verb)

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try to

Examples (10)

  • The enemy soldiers tried to retreat when they realized they were outnumbered.
  • She tried to retreat into the shadows to avoid being seen.
  • Realizing his mistake, he tried to retreat from the awkward conversation.
  • The cat tried to retreat under the sofa when the dog barked.
  • They tried to retreat to a safer position during the storm.
  • I tried to retreat slowly so as not to startle the wild animal.
  • The government tried to retreat from its earlier commitment.
  • When the questions became personal, the actor tried to retreat behind his sunglasses.
  • We tried to retreat back up the path, but it was blocked.
  • The boxer tried to retreat to the corner to recover his breath.