Meaning & use
Withdrawing
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Removing oneself or something from a place, situation, or agreement; taking back or retreating.
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The company announced it was withdrawing its product from the market after the recall.
He's been withdrawing from social situations ever since the accident.
A note on using this word
Can describe physical retreat, emotional detachment, or a formal action like withdrawing money or a legal claim.
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