This surprise movement forced Pope into an abrupt retreat from his defensive line along the Rappahannock.

Cranston was puzzled at this abrupt retreat.

Then, afterwards, she would remember the Vale, and feel no outrage at Volney's abrupt retreat.

But any abrupt retreat on the labor issue could also undermine his authority, making him a lame duck with a year left in office.

Its abrupt retreat led to staff resignations, art-world ridicule and a decline in donor support.

That's why such a dismaying signal arises from his abrupt retreat on creating a politically accountable board.

Matt sounded understandably puzzled by her abrupt retreat.

Despite their abrupt retreat, the Others had left no trace.

Major Seward's response was an abrupt retreat.

Hence, the closure of these newly opened, trend-setting facilities represented an abrupt retreat in the region.