negation

Example Sentences

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This platform of negation took root quickly, radically changing what the GOP saw as its purpose.

From Salon

Singh formally apologised to the nation in 2005 in parliament, saying the violence were "the negation of the concept of nationhood enshrined in our constitution".

From BBC

In an array of communications, ranging from advertising to legal filings, negation is often used intentionally to mask a clear understanding of a phrase.

From Science Daily

“I’m intransigent on laïcité, because it helps with national cohesion, national community. It’s not a negation of religion,” Le Drezen said.

From Seattle Times

And my idea of degrowth is not a negation of technology.

From Salon