The second squad on the grounds rose and began an orderly retreat toward the gate.

Arranging for an orderly retreat was a major operation in itself.

He said that "on the political front, the strategy has helped make possible an orderly retreat."

Those lyrinx not yet called to the orderly retreat fought on.

This is almost certainly not a defection, but an orderly and planned retreat.

"Maybe we need to get into a program of orderly retreat."

It was clearly the time to beat a quick and orderly retreat.

The leaders decided to call off the march at that point, and began an orderly retreat.

He led his corps on an orderly retreat back to Virginia.

This provided the Ukrainian forces with cover for an orderly retreat.