retraction

Example Sentences

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Instead, its partial retraction is "rescued" by the rapid pace of early embryonic cell cycles.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

Almost immediately after Takaichi's remarks, Beijing responded with a flurry of condemnation and demanded a retraction.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"By insisting on retraction China is trying to humiliate her and turning up the heat on the controversy," Kingston said.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Following fan backlash, Roan posted a retraction to her Instagram.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

Then a retraction: Petersburg was not quite in Grant’s hands—only the outworks.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt