had recanted
- past perfect of recant.
Example Sentences
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On Sept. 13, the attorney general’s staff wrote in court papers that they were dismissing three trafficking cases because a witness had recanted and dropping the other four because they were “unable to locate victim.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2022
Though the worker had recanted his story that day, O’Keefe’s tweet included a statement from the worker that he actually stood by his original claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
In a statement, the Justice Department said Monday the FBI was unable to confirm Tyson’s assertion that Donham had recanted her prior testimony.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2021
One of their witnesses, Ms. McCulloch, had recanted, he said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2018
We now knew that because Myers had recanted his accusations against Walter before the trial, the State might not be entirely surprised to hear that he was denying McMillian's involvement in the crime.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
