as in retracted
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as in withdrew
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
the Inquisition forced Galileo to recant his support of the Copernican observation that the earth revolves around the sun
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Verb
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Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025 -
In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This tolling can be difficult to obtain, as there is disagreement in the psychological community about the validity of repressed memories, Arnold said.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Through deliciously playful provocations, Babygirl delves into the tender, wickedly funny and unexpectedly romantic consequences of repressed desires, charting the unconventional paths individuals take to find liberation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Both Madigan and McClain have denied wrongdoing.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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In instances when those requests were denied, workers often chose to resign instead of putting their health at risk.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Recanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recanted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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