Sentence examples for are quickly retreating from inspiring English sources

Not surprisingly, opponents of marriage equality are quickly retreating from the plebiscite option because we no longer have a prime minister who would have crafted a public vote to their advantage.

The protests calling for Mubarak's ouster, which had unified men and women, were quickly retreating from people's minds as their demands grew more specific and fragmented.

Yet many states have not raised their gasoline taxes for more than a decade, and politicians who propose increases are quickly forced to retreat.

The petrified girl, not wishing to be seen, quickly retreats behind a curtain, whereupon Genji humiliates her by releasing fireflies from a bag, lighting up her face for all to see.

"The standard of content was appalling and brands were quickly forced to retreat into wallpaper and ringtones".

Michael was quickly forced to retreat and the Ottoman forces started to cross the Danube on August 4, 1595.

They are timid and quickly retreat into the tube if frightened.

Młokosiewicz realised that Fort 56 was lost and quickly retreated towards Forts 21 and 22. Two Russian rifle regiments (1st and 2nd) tried to pursue, but were defeated by Polish artillery and retreated.

Mr. Boehner was forced to quickly retreat from the bill.

Fighters were regularly attacking the government forces, then quickly retreating.

Outnumbered, poorly armed, and without the benefit of breastworks or artillery support, they were quickly outflanked and forced to retreat.