The researcher retracts the claim after peer reviewers point out serious flaws.

The awning extended retractably at the press of a button during the sudden rain.

When faced with mounting criticism, he chose to retractate his earlier statement to preserve his reputation.

The mechanics prefer retractables because they save space in the toolkit.

During the inspection, the technician identified the retractive responsible for locking the hatch and ordered its replacement.

The surgeon adjusted the retractive instrument to expose the tissue more clearly.

The linguist catalogued several retractives found in the historical manuscript.

After the scandal, the committee demanded multiple retractations before it would consider reinstating the researcher.

Her abrupt retractation of the statement left the press scrambling for updates.

He answered retractively, immediately softening his tone and taking his words back.