retraction

Example Sentences

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He wants a full retraction of the Panorama documentary, an apology for the "false, defamatory, disparaging, misleading and inflammatory statements" made about him in it, and appropriate compensation "for the harm caused".

From BBC

Economic uncertainty created by incoherent policy decisions, including threats and retractions of tariff policies, federal worker layoffs, and immigration enforcement actions, is itself a serious economic threat that is freezing business planning in place.

From Los Angeles Times

After the lawsuit was filed in a Delaware court, Newsom’s lawyers said they were prepared to drop the suit if the governor got a retraction and a formal on-air apology.

From Los Angeles Times

After the network’s retraction, Operation Healthy Hearts may no longer have grounds to file suit for damages.

From Salon

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