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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Over 70% of Israelis supported negotiating with Hamas for an end to the fighting and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages, the Institute said.
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Mike Schwartz, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, the reason behind Bhatia's withdrawal has not been disclosed.
—Devlina Sarkar, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Naim says Hamas will do so on condition Israel commits to immediate talks toward a permanent ceasefire and an immediate troop withdrawal from Gaza's border with Egypt — two conditions Israel is so far refusing.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
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Mike Schwartz, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, the reason behind Bhatia's withdrawal has not been disclosed.
—Devlina Sarkar, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Naim says Hamas will do so on condition Israel commits to immediate talks toward a permanent ceasefire and an immediate troop withdrawal from Gaza's border with Egypt — two conditions Israel is so far refusing.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Withdrawal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/withdrawal. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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