The sea gradually withdrew from the northern part during the Middle Ages and modern times.

In the end, the sea withdrew south of the Garonne River.

Near the end of the Mississippian the seas withdrew from the state.

There had been an earthquake; the sea had withdrawn to return in an overwhelming flood.

During the Silurian the sea briefly withdrew from the state, although it was quickly re-inundated.

Late in the Devonian the sea quickly withdrew to the west.

However, the sea withdrew from the state during the Late Carboniferous.

During the Permian the sea withdrew once more from the state.

When the sea withdrew, their ship was left rooted upon land.

When the sea withdrew, lagoons and ridges were left behind.