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How to pronounce “retreating

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Pronunciation guide for retreating

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of retreating with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
James Balog: Time-lapse proof of extreme ice loss 21 minutes95 percent of the glaciers in the world are retreating or shrinking.
Definition summary
present participle and gerund of retreat

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How to pronounce retreating

James Balog: Time-lapse proof of extreme ice loss 21 minutes

95 percent of the glaciers in the world are retreating or shrinking.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “retreating

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • present participle and gerund of retreat
  • [Noun]
  • The act of moving back from something; a retreat.

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