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How to pronounce retract in American English
“retract” pronunciation by American speakers
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“retract” in real sentences — American speakers
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LC peg, go for fin pin retract.
NASA
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He's not going to retract that comment.
The Obama White House
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to retract these bushings that we had left in.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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