In most of the former empire, Russian language and culture are still in headlong retreat.

ECONOMIST: The Finno-Ugrics

Big tobacco was already in headlong retreat by the time Mr Wigand made it to the screen.

ECONOMIST: Rout of the new evil empire

By the next day, however, the Administration was in headlong retreat.

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