renege

Example Sentences

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One said that it was wrong to "renege on promises" by making people who "uprooted their lives to come here" to wait longer for permanent residency.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But regulators say some companies renege on their commitments.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Now she can renege on a promise to air a revised version on CBS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

But the optimism deflated significantly in recent weeks, as questions arose about whether Oracle’s customers could renege on these contracts and leave it holding the bag for billions in underutilized infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

As he walked, he decided without much consideration that he would renege on his commitment to let himself forget that this would be his last back-to-school dinner.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner