"retreat" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- He has talked himself into a corner where war or an unthinkable American retreat seem to be the only alternatives visible to the administration.
- The area had been heavily plundered during the American retreat in the fall, so there was little in the way of local provisions.
- He joined the American retreat, first to Bataan, then to Corregidor.
- After heavy fighting, Howe broke through, threatening to cut off the American retreat.
- The announcement of a defense cutback would be taken by the world as evidence that the American retreat has begun.
- But through their actions they could become the agents of American retreat.
- Renaissance Weekend is an American retreat for leaders in business and finance, government, the media, religion, medicine, science, technology and the arts.
- The American retreat did not last long.
- The key here is the speed of the American retreat.
- At least seven Americans were killed and 11 wounded in skirmishing prior to the American retreat.
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