retracted

Example Sentences

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After the ENT retracted the camera, he looked puzzled.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Nelson, who called for Fairfax’s resignation in 2019, retracted her position in a 2022 op-ed in the Washington Post.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

In most cases, once hostilities or conflict ended, prices retracted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

A report claiming the number of young people attending church in England and Wales had skyrocketed has been retracted, after the underlying data was found to be flawed.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Joey nominated himself then retracted it, naming Eric LoBianco instead and laughing through it all.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott