retraction
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Moreover, it would offer a powerful endorsement of the veracity of the research findings and, of course, reduce the growing number of retractions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Certainly, some effort must be made to point out falsehoods and inconsistencies, but the same psychological evidence that shows how falsehood and inconsistency gain traction also tells us that retractions and refutations are seldom effective.
From Salon • May 27, 2025
Recent outbursts have even landed him in legal bother and subsequent retractions.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
First came the rejection, and then came the retractions.
From Slate • Aug. 14, 2024
Lord Cobham had made several retractions of his outburst against Ralegh, both at Ralegh's instigation and on his own initiative.
From Great Ralegh by Selincourt, Hugh de
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