denied

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In 1993 it denied inspectors access to camouflaged nuclear sites, leaving the world to guess whether it had separated plutonium for bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Yesterday, he said that Iran “asked” for a ceasefire, which the country also denied.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Cambodia has denied suggestions its government is complicit.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite the elaborate entrance, the Reform Party leader did not enter the building and when asked by BBC Sport, venue officials refused to comment on rumours he was denied entry.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He has denied to me since that it was hysterics, and insisted that it was only his sense of humour asserting itself under very terrible conditions.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker