retract

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Melania Trump later sent a letter to Wolff demanding that he retract his statements, apologize and offer her a financial settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Parnell demanded Financial Times retract the report, but did not provide direct evidence that the report was false.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

So the department had to withdraw large portions of four different briefs filed in this case, retract multiple statements made at oral arguments, and ask Castel to correct his own opinion repeating this error.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

“I regret suggesting the authors should be disciplined for their research. Indeed, I retract that suggestion,” Hassett’s statement read.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

He jumps down from his low branch and starts across the field, not waiting to hear their replies, not wanting Caroline to retract the dare.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern