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Made a quick retreat (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fled

(Other definitions for fled that I've seen before include "dashed off elsewhere" , "Did a runner" , "Ran off in a hurry" , "Left the field" , "Ran or hurried away" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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