If scared or startled, it will slowly retreat towards its hole.

Defenders to the west of the Line began retreating towards the Island at 8pm.

As Michael reached the tarantass, a huge animal retreated towards him.

A handful of men began to retreat towards the southern treeline.

During the battle the French appeared to retreat towards their camp.

He retreated towards the door, still supporting his wife who was beginning to sob.

He retreated in the moonlight towards his dark automated master.

He began to retreat towards Michael, the host of the dead silently following him.

A bluff will retreat towards land as the erosion processes continue.

Step by step, she retreated towards the apron of the stage.