How to Use retract in a Sentence
retract
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Squeeze your chest, then retract both arms back to the start.
—Mitch Calvert, Men's Health, 28 Nov. 2022
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Push the button on the handle and push the brush down to retract the holder for use.
—Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2022
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To date, 15 papers of Pruitt’s have been retracted over the past 3 years.
—Byclaudia Lopez Lloreda, science.org, 11 May 2023
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Our group would like to dare these business men to retract their farms!
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2023
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The roof will be able to retract when weather is pleasant.
—Dallas News, 19 Dec. 2022
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When done, simply snap the cover back on and retract the brush to keep it clean and in good shape.
—Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2023
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When not loaded up, the straps can simply retract into the body of the rack and keep a low profile look.
—Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 28 Sep. 2022
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Between us, in my hands, the wasp in her jar retracts her stinger and turns to examine the other eggs.
—Nala Rogers, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023
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The study showing the benefits of No Mow May has been retracted.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2023
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Core engaged the entire time, bend elbows to waist and retract the shoulder blades to form a W shape.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 15 May 2023
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Use a caliper compression tool, shown here, or a C clamp to retract the piston.
—Jeff Dengate, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2023
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The design adjusts to any size or shape and features 54 carbon steel pins that retract to the shape of most objects.
—Mark Stock, Men's Health, 3 Dec. 2022
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In a letter dated Sept. 8, eight of the 11 authors asked for the Nature paper to be retracted.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2023
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The glovebox has moved, now slotting in below the center screen, and the cupholders will also retract to free up space.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
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The foils can also retract, meaning that the boats aren't at risk of marine growth, which could otherwise fur them up.
—Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022
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The side running boards do not retract and can be as much of a hindrance as beneficial.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024
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The Times retracted the story and removed it from its website.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
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Once you’re finished brushing your pooch, just lift your thumb off the top button to retract the bristles and suck all that hair and dirt into the bin.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2022
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The formula is created to expand when your hair is wet and retract when your hair is dry.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022
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Each tape measure was retracted to evaluate the spring loading and recoil of the blade.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
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By puffing small amounts of air through the syringe, the scientists could extend and retract the spider's legs.
—Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2022
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That was also a suggestion that Deborah in the end would retract the offer for the late-night head writer job.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 13 June 2024
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In its stand, the user doesn't even have to retract the rollerball; your boss can just grab it and get started jotting down those breakthrough ideas.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
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Plus, attach the ergonomic stand to extend, retract, swivel, lift, or tilt the screen to get your best vantage point.
—Stephanie Mlot, PCMAG, 30 Mar. 2023
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During this phase, the pilot’s legs also retract and their seat belt tightens.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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But the reports are still unconfirmed, and in some cases have been retracted.
—Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2023
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When you’re done using it, the handle retracts and the broom snaps into the dustpan that then folds upright for compact storage.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2023
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None of those flagged studies was retracted until last week.
—Benjamin Mueller, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
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Eight of those scientists have now asked Nature to retract their paper.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023
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Other papers by Wang have also been retracted or had statements of concern attached to them.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 1 July 2024
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