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retraction

[ri-trak-shuhn] / rɪˈtræk ʃən /




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“The mentioned criticism of my research has been addressed through formal peer-review processes, with retraction requests denied by the journal. My papers are factual, balanced, rigorous, and accurately contextualize the findings.”

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Instead, its partial retraction is "rescued" by the rapid pace of early embryonic cell cycles.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

A spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that the election changes nothing and that Beijing is still seeking a retraction from Takaichi of what it describes as her “erroneous “remarks over Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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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