renege

Example Sentences

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One said that it was wrong to "renege on promises" by making people who "uprooted their lives to come here" to wait longer for permanent residency.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But regulators say some companies renege on their commitments.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

An employer might renege on a job offer; an employee might simply not turn up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

I’m concerned he may renege on that agreement.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

As he walked, he decided without much consideration that he would renege on his commitment to let himself forget that this would be his last back-to-school dinner.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner