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retracts
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Initially hidden, the rotary controller—emblazoned with the Spirit of Ecstasy icon—is revealed when the armrest retracts upon entry.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
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In bouncer mode, your baby will be secure in a harness that automatically retracts once the bassinet lays flat.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Backpedals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpedals. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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