What was behind the apparent retreat?

The apparent retreat of the Taliban from many areas in the north suggests that the movement may be returning to more hospitable ground.

But the apparent retreat of the wily Blue Face accomplished its purpose.

This constituted an apparent retreat from earlier calls by the Palestinian negotiating team for a total freeze on settlement building.

And even you have not left the earth particularly sane by your apparent retreat.

This apparent retreat has worried Wall Street and has played a big role in the recent stock market fall.

Still, the apparent retreat from the ambitious plans of Seymour Rosen, the former managing director, is a cause for concern.

As in most dances there is advance and apparent retreat, only to take up a fresh position for the next advance.

Paks described the enemy's apparent retreat, her Company's forced march trying to catch them, and the ambush in the forest.

Clinton administration officials, while acknowledging that the new interpretation was far different from their own, attributed the gun maker's apparent retreat to industry pressure.