retractation

• “Their retractation is likewise mentioned in the address of the orthodox bishops of Rimini to Constantius.”

  The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

• “The popular belief was that his retractation was the effect of the tears, expostulations and reproaches of his wife.”

  The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4

• “This my pretty Black Boy calls a retractation of Junius'* first concession, and applies to his aged father for an old wo - man's proverb. —”

  Internet Archive: Junius : including letters by the same writer, under other signatures, (now first collected) to which are added, his confidential correspondence with Mr. Wilkes, and his private letters addressed to Mr. H.S. Woodfall ; with a preliminary essay, notes, fac-similes, &c.

• “Island, where we left him, was much less moved by the grotesque accounts given in the local journals of his conduct yesterday than by Mr. Gladstone's "retractation" of the extraordinary attack which he made the other day upon Mr. Roche himself, and four other magistrates by name.”

  Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (2 of 2) (1888)

• “When the last flask was emptied, they took their leave with deep protestations — to be forgotten on the morrow, if, indeed, those who made them should not think it necessary for their safety to make a more solemn retractation.”

  The Bride of Lammermoor

• “What-shall-I call them? would result from such a retractation and renewal of claim!”

  Sir Charles Grandison

• “Long after he made me a formal retractation of the sermon and a formal apology for the pain he had inflicted; adding drolly, but truly, ‘You see, at that time I was so much younger than you!’”

  Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin

• “Oh yes though! said Bella; she might as well mention one other thing; Lizzie was very desirous to thank her unknown friend who had sent her the written retractation.”

  Our Mutual Friend

• “That letter of retractation was, however, quite out of the question.”

  He Knew He Was Right

• “He had the volume down and his spectacles upon his nose instanter, as though to forestall some possible retractation.”

  The Wrong Box

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