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retraction

[ri-trak-shuhn] / rɪˈtræk ʃən /




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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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

And, there have been recent developments in the debate, including the retraction of a 2000 glyphosate study over ethical concerns surrounding one of its authors.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2026

It was the slow retraction, the retreat into autonomy which signaled the approaching end of Briony’s childhood.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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