Sentence examples for retreating in on from inspiring English sources

This election marks Harper's best chance of securing the majority government that has eluded him since he became prime minister in 2006 Modern Canada seems to be retreating in on itself, clinging to the security of its own cultural stereotypes.

The reigning European champions rarely imposed themselves on an occasion that cried out for dynamism, their urgency reserved for the period just after they had conceded the game's only goal and then, later, as Steaua retreated in on themselves.

They tell of a fleeing multitude, a people retreating in panic, his kin on the run.

Most enemies will attack the player on sight, retreating in terror if they reach a certain threshold of damage without being killed.

"The NATO-Afghan terrorists were forced to retreat in humiliation after taking on heavy casualties," Mr. Mujahid said.

Wall street retreated in afternoon trading on Monday, as the financial sector slipped.

I decide to retreat in a room on the top floor, next to an old kitchen.

He reads that his mother wants him to return home and marry Micaëla, who retreats in shy embarrassment on learning this.

At their issues retreat in Maryland, House Democrats on Thursday will discuss jobs and the economy, with guests such as former Gov. Edward Rendell of Pennsylvania; Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Karen Millss, the head of the Small Business Administration.

This month, a line of sheriff's officers retreated in the face of riders on horseback circling and yipping through the grass.

After an eight-month campaign, the Allies retreated in defeat after heavy losses on both sides.