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Retraction

/riˈtrækʃən/
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(noun) An act or instance of retracting.

The newspaper published a formal retraction of the old story.
A retraction is a formal withdrawal of a statement or a claim.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ was published on the front page to ensure it received the same prominence as the original story.

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