reneging
Example Sentences
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The Russian state’s peace dividend included reneging on its contracts with Immanuel’s firm and he returned to Sweden a few years later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Then again, any promise made by the U.S. or Venezuela is “subject to reneging by subsequent administrations.”
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
Chelsea paid a £5m penalty to United for reneging on an obligation to sign the England attacker.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
On Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom also spoke out against the president for reneging on a promise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024
What’s to keep the rebels from reneging on the deal?
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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