retracted

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The farm retracted those statements five days later, but continued to dispute the cause of the outbreak and contest the agency’s findings.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The company retracted a highly publicized, peer-reviewed paper in 2021 after independent researchers found it omitted critical raw data.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He then retracted the comments, saying he was "not denying the existence of the camps or the systematic murder carried out by the Nazi regime".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A few seconds and loud beeps later, the plate retracted, and that part was over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Her hand retracted, and she wrapped her arms around her chest and hugged herself.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu