In 1979, the church withdrew his right to preach, but had no control over his activities at the camp.

The church was at first opposed to its inclusion but withdrew its objection two months ago.

During the final years of the dictatorship, the church withdrew its support from the regime and became one of its harshest critics.

At least two churches that were to participate in the parade have withdrawn as a result of the decision.

This was partly because the church publicly withdraw into a hedgehog-like defensive position through fear of attacks from other churches, and thus social change became impossible.

No church ever withdraws its claims to control absolutely by divine right the moral life of the citizens.

However, in 1398 the French church withdrew its allegiance from the Avignon papacy.

The church suspended Mackay as an elder and withdrew his right to take Holy Communion.

Judson observed that "the intelligent, well-to-do, and church going people withdraw from 'this part of the city'."

Nevertheless, the church withdrew or was expelled, according to some, from the Vineyard.