as in to withdraw
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
I take back what I said about her: she's not the fool I thought she was
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Martin withdrew from consideration for the post that requires Senate confirmation and Trump named him to a Justice Department post instead.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 May 2025 -
Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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There's a cover that retracts automatically when the pet with the collar approaches the stainless steel food bowl, and everything can be controlled and monitored through the app.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
9 May 2025
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There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 May 2025
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The outlet also confirmed that Cooper's network renounced their rights to Hot Mess and that SiriusXM will no longer sell ads for the show.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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Despite being entitled to a salary, Pope Francis renounced it, deciding to donate it instead.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Aside from an apology video following the release of security footage in which Combs is seen beating Cassie, the music mogul has denied all of the allegations and claimed the video has been altered.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Though some sheriffs have denied their existence, Luna has acknowledged and vowed to eradicate them.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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The idea that courts cannot issue broad injunctions, or that constitutional protections are available only to those who can individually sue for relief, contradicts the American legal tradition.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Sitting with the contradictions To be inside the Self-Realization Hollywood Temple is to come to terms with the fact that L.A. contradicts itself every day, every minute.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Take back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20back. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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