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denial

[dih-nahy-uhl] / dɪˈnaɪ əl /


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No matter the reason and no matter the context, a denial of a security clearance was completely within the president’s discretion and could not be challenged in court.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The proposed agreement, which does not include any admission or denial of the allegations, also bars the Adanis from future violations of key US anti-fraud laws covering investor deception, securities fraud and market manipulation.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"We have no choice but to reverse the denial of Murdaugh's motion for a new trial due to Hill's improper external influence on the jury."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

When the doctor tells him, “Sire, you are incurable,” he reacts with the same denial that has allowed him to ignore the destruction that has occurred under his negligent leadership.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“There’s still a lot of denial out there.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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