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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ree-treet
Phonetic Transcription : riˈtrit



Definition of retreats

  • noun departure
  • noun place one goes for peace
  • verb pull back, go away
Example sentences :
  • The use of simple "exercises" in these retreats has been found to be very helpful.
  • Extract from : « Marriage Enrichment Retreats » by David Mace
  • We ourselves do not "prepare" for the retreats and do not ask the couples to do so either.
  • Extract from : « Marriage Enrichment Retreats » by David Mace
  • There is a sequence of events that is typical of most retreats.
  • Extract from : « Marriage Enrichment Retreats » by David Mace
  • Here are a few books which have been found useful by leaders of retreats.
  • Extract from : « Marriage Enrichment Retreats » by David Mace
  • Who had heard the twanging of Karkapaha's bow in the retreats of the bear?
  • Extract from : « Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 (of 3) » by James Athearn Jones
  • Now they can venture abroad from their retreats without fear.
  • Extract from : « Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers » by John Burroughs
  • The earth rounds this portion of the curve and retreats from the sun.
  • Extract from : « Fragments of science, V. 1-2 » by John Tyndall
  • The last time I saw him was when Villa stopped over with us on one of his retreats.
  • Extract from : « Across the Mesa » by Jarvis Hall
  • She retreats, covering her eyes; then approaches and bends over the body.
  • Extract from : « Semiramis and Other Plays » by Olive Tilford Dargan
  • Not when you consider,” said Antonia, “that retreats follow repulses.
  • Extract from : « Aladdin & Co. » by Herbert Quick

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