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retreating
UK
/rɪˈtriːtɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈtritɪŋ/
Examples
The position became still worse as the retreating French destroyed the lines behind them, increasing the difficulties of the invaders in maintaining their communications with the Fatherland.
La situation empira encore lorsque les Français en retraite détruisirent les lignes derrière eux, compliquant pour les envahisseurs le maintien de leurs communications avec la patrie.