Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

If he will recant and confess his error, he can be released when ever he wants.

From Time Magazine Archive

Therefore I can and will recant nothing, because to act against one's conscience is neither safe nor salutary.

From Time Magazine Archive

He is asked if he will recant and abjure his error.

From History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science by Draper, John William

The young Emperor Charles Fifth, with all the Princes of Germany, Papal nuncios, dignitaries spiritual and temporal, are assembled there: Luther is to appear and answer for himself, whether he will recant or not.

From On Heroes and Hero Worship and the Heroic in History by Carlyle, Thomas

But that I will recant, most blessed Father, let no one imagine, unless he prefer to involve the whole question in greater turmoil.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin