retract
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The video ends with a simulated launch of the shuttle — complete with fog machines — before the walls retract, letting visitors take in the Endeavour in all its massive glory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
He told Spotlight that Bishop McClay asked him to try to persuade the woman to retract her statement.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The wee powered hardtop mechanism does retract, after a fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Musk quickly posted on X that "the hydraulic pin holding the tower arm in place did not retract."
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
“Just hold the compliments, buddy—you may live to retract them. I’m still going to tell you what I don’t like about the way you’re going at this business. Qualified or not.”
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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