denial
Example Sentences
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Van Patten: Every time Lucy has gone back to Stephen, she’s completely in denial.
From Los Angeles Times
She was questioned for nearly five hours by David Sherborne for the claimants, who have said ANL's denial of wrongdoing at the Leveson Inquiry was one of the reasons they did not sue earlier.
From BBC
However, prior authorization often results in delays or denials of needed care, doctors and patients say.
From Barron's
He said his biggest regret was that he “foolishly believed” Epstein’s denials of wrongdoing.
From Los Angeles Times
She sank further into denial, losing her grip on reality.
From Literature
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