How can you use the word retreated in a sentence?

1. The army retreated to avoid further losses in battle.

2. After receiving unexpected resistance, the intruder quickly retreated.

3. As the tide rose, the waves gradually retreated, exposing the sandy shore.

4. Upon seeing our surprised expressions, the cat retreated under the couch, clearly unhappy with the encounter.

5. Feeling overwhelmed by the overwhelming work deadlines, she retreated into her room, seeking temporary solitude.

6. The glaciers in Antarctica have been steadily retreating due to the effects of climate change.

7. Unable to convince their parents, the siblings retreated, acknowledging the futility of their argument.

8. The forest fire spread rapidly, forcing families to retreat to safety zones further from their homes.

9. When confronted by the irate customer, the shop assistant politely apologized and retreated to fetch a manager.

10. As night approached, the daytime street performers retreated, leaving behind empty, colorful chalk drawings.