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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

Almost immediately after Takaichi's remarks, Beijing responded with a flurry of condemnation and demanded a retraction.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

AppLovin didn’t respond to Barron’s request for comment about Capitalwatch’s partial retraction.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The kebab man, a Tajik, had taken offense and demanded a retraction.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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