denial
Example Sentences
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He received a denial from ICE in mid-April that contained no explanation.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
The building of the case is well done but what’s most memorable is the impenetrable brick wall of denial constructed by Shirilla’s family and friends in the face of that evidence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
"RTÉ remains deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza during the conflict and the continued denial of access to international journalists to the territory," it added.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
No matter the reason and no matter the context, a denial of a security clearance was completely within the president’s discretion and could not be challenged in court.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
He wants to believe it so badly, he’s in complete denial.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing denial
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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