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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

Beijing, which considers Taiwan issues a strictly internal matter, immediately demanded a retraction, but Takaichi defended her comments as a reflection of Japan’s longstanding—albeit usually unspoken—policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 24, 2026

The company declined to comment on the most recent retraction.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 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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