denial
Example Sentences
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There was no immediate confirmation or denial from Washington.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
“Continued exploitation and denial of their freedom is making them worse, and time is running out!”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
But Iran's denial does not necessarily mean it is against talks.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The analyst notes Iranian Foreign Ministry’s denial that Tehran was in talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
“It’s the tap water that made you sick, Uncle Herb,” I tell him, to cut through any denial he might be in.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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