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More bitter, shown up accepting European withdrawal

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re-treat

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(Other definitions for re-treat that I've seen before include "Fall back before the enemy" , "Withdraw, go back" , "Pull back, withdraw" , "Withdrawal of troops or for meditation" , "Move backwards" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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