retracted
Example Sentences
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Treasury yields initially fell after Bessent started speaking but then retracted that move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The researchers found that more than 250,000 papers contained writing patterns similar to those seen in studies that had already been retracted over suspected fabrication.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
This report was wrong, and within minutes, NPR retracted the story.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
The company retracted a highly publicized, peer-reviewed paper in 2021 after independent researchers found it omitted critical raw data.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
The haptic chair instantly flattened itself again, then retracted so that it was flush against the wall, clearing a large empty space in the center of the room.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
