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
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