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How to pronounce retract in British English
“retract” pronunciation by British speakers
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“retract” in real sentences — British speakers
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Are you going to retract this?
The Scottish Parliament
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Gentlemen shouting that two newspapers have printed that and had to retract it, so I think
UK Parliament
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