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How to pronounce retreating in American English
“retreating” pronunciation by American speakers
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“retreating” in real sentences — American speakers
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glacier is rapidly retreating.
NIST
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overtaking the retreating enemy.
The Obama White House
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And in 2000, it started kicking in again, retreating very rapidly, retreating more in five years
Smithsonian Air & Space
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