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retreat

In a military action, a rearward movement of forces in response to enemy pressure. Unlike a withdrawal, a retreat involves loss of initiative.



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``From the day I was injured, I wanted to get back out there,'' Shields said.
BACK WHERE HE BELONGS SHIELDS COMES THROUGH AT RIGHT TIME by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
To counter added weight from your pack, you lean forward and round your shoulders, which pulls your back out of its normal position and can permanently alter your posture.
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