retraction
Example Sentences
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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
The company declined to comment on the most recent retraction.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
It was the slow retraction, the retreat into autonomy which signaled the approaching end of Briony’s childhood.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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