retract

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

After a truth-telling lecture tour failed to attract much of an audience, Maggie retracted her confession: “I gave expression to utterances that had no foundation in fact.”

From Literature

“When confronted with her lie, she did not retract her statement, she doubled down,” the letter said.

From Salon

After about a month, the other family retracted their offer.

From BBC

The company’s stock is down 39% this year despite a 12% rise since February 13, following a retracted “laundering machine” claim.

From Barron's

The company’s stock is down 39% this year despite a 12% rise since February 13, following a retracted “laundering machine” claim.

From Barron's