retraction
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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
Beijing, which considers Taiwan issues a strictly internal matter, immediately demanded a retraction, but Takaichi defended her comments as a reflection of Japan’s longstanding—albeit usually unspoken—policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Almost immediately after Takaichi's remarks, Beijing responded with a flurry of condemnation and demanded a retraction.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
I slam my hand on the ramp’s retraction button—nothing.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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