This stinging defeat prompted them to withdraw from the international scene and for the first time declare neutrality.

The printed apology prompted Estrada to withdraw the libel case.

That, they say, may prompt some companies to withdraw from the market, an event some say could have disastrous consequences.

But the move seemed to inflame racial tensions, said Ms. Scott, prompting her to withdraw from the race.

In early 2005, Perahia's hand problem recurred, prompting him to withdraw from the concert stage on the advice of his doctors.

The disclosure prompted Mr. Eagleton to withdraw from the race.

He was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1794, but his poor health prompted him to withdraw.

The fear is that the ever-deepening deficit could make foreigners nervous, prompting them to withdraw their money, creating an economic crisis.

This incident prompted Jackson to withdraw from activism for a short time.

So your body wisely prompts you to withdraw, filling your brain with depression and self-doubt.