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retracted

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﹒Drawn or pulled back or in so as to be less prominent or visible.

﹒Formally withdrawn or disavowed, as in a statement, opinion, or promise.

﹒Taken back or revoked, such as an offer or an accusation.

Examples

﹒The newspaper issued a formal apology after the false statement was retracted.

﹒The turtle quickly retracted its head into its shell when it sensed danger.

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