Collocations withretreat

These are words often used in combination withretreat.

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glacial retreat
Interglacial episodes, or at least episodes of glacial retreat, are evidenced by interdigitating strata of warm, or nonglacial, facies.
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religious retreat
The format involves a number of individuals, who are not necessarily religious, spending a period of time in a place of religious retreat.
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retreat centre
The retreat centre requested urgent medical assistance.
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spiritual retreat
It is possible for individuals to arrange to stay at the abbey for spiritual retreat.
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summer retreat
For much of this period it was used to pasture sheep, support the light station, and provide a summer retreat for mainland property owners.
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weekend retreat
Small village houses become attractive acquisitions for those who seek a weekend retreat or a retirement home.
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