"I'll be right with you," he said, smiling down at her and retreating beyond her range of vision.

Everyone except Furbetrance retreated beyond the first curve in the canyon.

They retreated at a walk, a slow pace not beyond the reach of a man on foot.

The glare of light retreated beyond the peak of a high hill.

He retreated to 3-point land, beyond the top of the key, and drilled a 24-footer to tie the game, 88-88, to send it into overtime.

He waited just long enough for the two officers with him to retreat beyond the bend in the hallway.

Unable to see the size of the force resisting it through the fog, the Union men retreated beyond a stone wall.

She saw Calico's face, but he retreated beyond her view, and a man entered the room.

Woollie held onto her as he retreated beyond the stairs.

Even things that appeared solid might retreat, tantalizingly just beyond reach.