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
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.
Almost immediately after Takaichi's remarks, Beijing responded with a flurry of condemnation and demanded a retraction.
From BBC
The company declined to comment on the most recent retraction.
From Barron's
However, it does not appear that any formal retraction or correction to Ferguson’s initial statement was published in the media.
From Los Angeles Times
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