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Meanings of rapid retreat in English

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Usage of rapid retreat in English
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I landed however, but was soon forced to beat a rapid retreat.
Three Months of My Life
2
The Huron instantly turned, and commenced a rapid retreat up the ascent.
The Last of the Mohicans
3
The German army was in rapid retreat and demoralization had begun.
History of the United States
4
They stole the horses, and commenced a rapid retreat to their own country.
Daniel Boone: The Pioneer of Kentucky
5
But immediately on firing he had commenced a rapid retreat, at the same time reloading.
Overland: A Novel
6
Then there was a rapid retreat of quiet footsteps outside, and all was still again.
True to his Colours / The Life that Wears Best
7
They fired a parting volley, and then, to our great satisfaction, beat a rapid retreat.
Paddy Finn
8
Like a big cat, Rapp began a rapid retreat.
Transfer of power
9
The approach of the English in force had caused the Germans to beat a rapid retreat.
The Boy Allies on the Firing Line; Or, Twelve Days Battle Along ...
10
No safety now but in instant, rapid retreat.
Ten Great Events in History
11
Gerald disengaged himself, and made a rapid retreat.
The Two Guardians / or, Home in This World
12
Erik, when the massacre was accomplished, made a rapid retreat, and put in at the isle Lesso.
The Danish History, Books I-IX
13
His doctors questioned whether the rapid retreat of such a large tumor had contributed to the bleeding.
Reuters
14
We cannot give him battle here, and must, in consequence, arrange for a rapid retreat from Berlin.
The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel
15
Perhaps its most dramatic effect is the rapid retreat of the Arctic sea ice, particularly in the summer.
BBC
16
The Major then gave an account of his perceiving the tail of the lioness, and his rapid retreat.
The Mission
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