denial

Example Sentences

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The news follows a Monday denial of negotiations from a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"I think we've struggled in the west to have honest, sincere, discussions about death. Our western denial of death has been very Victorian," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Continued exploitation and denial of their freedom is making them worse, and time is running out!”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The analyst notes Iranian Foreign Ministry’s denial that Tehran was in talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“But destruction of property . . .” I set my jaw hard and shook my head in denial.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu