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deny

[dih-nahy] / dɪˈnaɪ /


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The committee was unable to establish this connection, due to the "neither confirm nor deny" policy of the government, but it did raise concerns over the handling of these cases.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

“He doesn’t deny anything. That’s the most important thing for us,” said Raphaëlle Bacqué, one of the Le Monde journalists who wrote the articles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

But the piece also reflected feelings Valdez had about his long-estranged brother Frank, an engineer whose alienating efforts to deny his own background and fit in formed a heavy undercurrent in Valdez’s life.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

“The goal is not to deny the disappointment, but to acknowledge it without becoming trapped in it.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

“Don’t even try to deny it,” she said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

Pressimone denies $2.8 million had been taken from the restricted endowment prior to his departure.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

If the other driver’s insurer denies liability or disputes the claim, you may have to negotiate with them, file a complaint if appropriate, or even pursue legal action.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Gold and Kretinsky agreed a memorandum of understanding in June when West Ham was plunged into turmoil over allegations surrounding former co-chairman David Sullivan, which he denies.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Regan denies making the demand, and said the proposal is meant to solve an impending “catastrophe in California’s healthcare system.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Even as your body betrays you, your mind denies it.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

It also denied reports that Infantino had been rebuffed Monday in efforts to contact Trump for help in saving his presidency.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

He said that the five defendants had denied almost every allegation against them from the outset.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

“I don’t know of a case where legitimate victims of a crime were denied money because the government wants to keep it for itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Iran's state media vigorously denied that such a request was made by the Islamic republic.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Wynn decided Nan wouldn’t be comfortable without back support, a claim she denied, but then agreed to wait for a booth all the same.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

Hunter Bell is only running in the 1500m in that event, denying the chance to see an intriguing race between the pair, but took her opportunity in her friend and training partner's absence.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

In October 2025, a federal judge sentenced the music mogul to four years and two months behind bars while denying renewed efforts by his legal team to secure his release pending appeal.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Yet Justin and Rose Taylor allege in a federal lawsuit that Sunnyvale School District, near San Jose, is denying them the same ability to opt out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

But in its response to the federal lawsuit, the company defended itself in court records, denying some of the allegations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Ruby had shaken her head, denying it, rejecting it, and she was shaking it still, slowly and mechanically, as though she couldn’t stop.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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