retract
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The wee powered hardtop mechanism does retract, after a fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Melania Trump later sent a letter to Wolff demanding that he retract his statements, apologize and offer her a financial settlement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Parnell demanded Financial Times retract the report, but did not provide direct evidence that the report was false.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
“I regret suggesting the authors should be disciplined for their research. Indeed, I retract that suggestion,” Hassett’s statement read.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
“Mrs. Buckman,” he said, “perhaps you would like to retract those last words? They seem unnecessarily harsh.”
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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