retract

Example Sentences

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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

“Tactics: get Fergie to retract; hold newspapers accountable; filing a formal complaint with the Press Complaints Commission.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

“Just hold the compliments, buddy—you may live to retract them. I’m still going to tell you what I don’t like about the way you’re going at this business. Qualified or not.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger