public recantation

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In spite of his advisers he determines to make a public recantation over the television-radio which would wreck the republic and his reputation.

From Time Magazine Archive

For weeks, the former G.O.P. chairman's public recantation has seemed to echo in political circles.

From Time Magazine Archive

Spalatin indicated to him the points on which he would in any case be expected to make a public recantation.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 by Johnson, Rossiter

But at legnth, terrified by the threats of the papal church, he made a public recantation of his religious opinions.

From The Riches of Bunyan Selected from His Works by Bunyan, John

Upon consultation with the Elders, their censure was deferred until the General Court met, "that Mr. Eliot might have the opportunity in the meantime of public recantation."

From The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 by Ryerson, Egerton