retreat

Definition of "retreat"
  1. The process of moving back or away from a risky or hazardous circumstance
How to use "retreat" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer advised his client to consider a retreat from pursuing the precarious business deal.
  2. After assessing the situation, the defense team decided a retreat was the best course of action.
  3. The contract contained a clause allowing for a retreat if certain conditions were not met.

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