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retraction

[ri-trak-shuhn] / rɪˈtræk ʃən /




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“The mentioned criticism of my research has been addressed through formal peer-review processes, with retraction requests denied by the journal. My papers are factual, balanced, rigorous, and accurately contextualize the findings.”

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

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

AppLovin didn’t respond to Barron’s request for comment about Capitalwatch’s partial retraction.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt