"retreat" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The Shadow knew that Cliff would lead the mobsters at the back into a swift retreat.
- Common sense counseled a swift retreat, but what now caught his eye glued him to the spot.
- An instant later The Shadow knew doubly why the thug had beat so swift a retreat.
- This was followed by a swift retreat back into the shotgun, one more quick leg lift and, finally, the snap.
- She turned and made a swift retreat toward the guest room.
- And now he was certain that the best course of action was swift retreat until they knew more about what was to be faced.
- Devlin glanced after her, amused and wondering what had caused such a swift retreat.
- He stuffed the bills into his pocket and made a swift retreat.
- On that occasion-correct me, sir, if I am wrong- you encountered certain enemies and were forced to make a swift retreat.
- A quick look at Jamie's face convinced both girls that a swift retreat was the order of the day, and within seconds, we were alone again.
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