recant
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Decades after she and her sister had become sensations, Maggie Fox admitted it had all been a hoax — only to recant the confession later.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025
Members of the congregation were urged to publicly recant their sins.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024
She withdrew the allegation later, but Trump's biographer points out that her alimony payments were likely in danger if she did not recant.
From Salon • May 1, 2023
According to a lawsuit Floyd Bledsoe filed in 2016, Jefferson County authorities persuaded Tom Bledsoe to recant his confession and “framed” his brother by hiding evidence of his innocence.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2023
I might have this wrong, and that’s why I was going to wait and go through this with you face to face, but I think she wants to recant.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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