1. The emptiness in my mind refused to beat a retreat.

2. There appeared an emergency in front. We must beat a retreat immediately.

3. The government beat a retreat, canceling the announced rises in food prices.

4. Our beat a retreat back to the sofa as if chased by enemy soldiers.

5. Donot beat a retreat immediately after you should make another attempt to hit it.

6. With the increase in homework, is beginning to feel powerless and times to beat a retreat.

7. Objects and fantasy are then used not as a means of venturing out, but to beat a retreat.