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Draw out of retreat despite everything (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

withal

'despite everything' is the definition.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for withal that I've seen before include "To boot" , "In addition (archaic)" , "moreover" , "as well" , "nevertheless" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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