have recanted
- present perfect of recant.
Example Sentences
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Both have recanted and said under oath that they gave false testimony on the witness stand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
According to the Bee, Ennis is believed to have recanted the story just days after the incident, but charges were filed against Foster in April.
From Reuters ● May 15, 2018
Ms. Veselnitskaya also appears to have recanted her earlier denials of Russian government ties.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2018
Two state eyewitnesses in the case have recanted.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2018
I never would have recanted unless the end of my rope had come!
From The Ivory Trail by Mundy, Talbot