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How to pronounce retreating in British English
“retreating” pronunciation by British speakers
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“retreating” in real sentences — British speakers
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in its manifesto that it was retreating from it.
The Scottish Parliament
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And as well as the sea ice retreating and getting thinner we're also seeing melting of
UK Parliament
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