denial

Example Sentences

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Later he would remember that “the views were so brief and fuzzy, a missing summit so unexpected, we were in denial about it.”

From Literature

The official response drew criticism from Amnesty International, which accused Nigerian authorities of "desperate denial".

From BBC

After years of denials, the health board recently admitted that issues with its water systems were probably linked to infections, some of which were fatal.

From BBC

Recently, two powerful House committees held hearings with top company chief executives, who were questioned about denials of patient care, business structures and profits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite official denials, sources across the Nigerian government and military had told AFP they were arrested over a coup plot.

From Barron's