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retracts

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  1. To pull back inside.“An airplane retracts its wheels for flight.”
  2. To draw back; to draw up.“A cat can retract its claws.”
  3. To take back or withdraw something one has said.“I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me.”
  4. To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.

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