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disavow

[dis-uh-vou] / ˌdɪs əˈvaʊ /


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Even as his clout has grown, though, Rogan has sought to disavow his authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Kristin Welker pressed Rubio directly on the statements and he declined to disavow them.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

“I disavow workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

At the same time, Navalny did little to disavow his past remarks.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2024

The chief expected us to disavow any such absurdities before he could endorse our church.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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