verb
He would suddenly withdraw into his cocoon whenever she said the name, 'Elsie'
If she doesn't withdraw that remark, I shall sue her for slander
Afterwards, she withdrew the knife, washed it, and replaced it in the rack. The dentist withdrew the bad tooth
After dinner, we withdrew to the drawing-room for brandy and cigars
We waited till the servants withdrew before exchanging news about Cora
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