denied

Example Sentences

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Denied entrance by the Zuni inhabitants, the starving Spaniards decided to attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Denied the relief of victory, Frank's Spurs have now played 10 league games at home, winning only two, losing five and drawing three.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

As a Denied Access Area spy, he’s right at the spear-point of the intelligence business.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Denied access, how do these groups get their messages out?

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

Denied the breast, he refused a bottle, food or water.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith