disavowing
Example Sentences
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The book does this as well, though often, Huberman will include a qualifier, disavowing responsibility after sharing evidence that’s scantier than you might like.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
She resists the idea of entirely disavowing the life she led with her ex-husband.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
Instead of disavowing them, she answered that she wouldn’t post such remarks today because she has “matured.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
“The State cannot be allowed to take a Janus-faced position — wholeheartedly proffering David’s allegations of abuse on the State’s criminal proceedings, while disavowing or discrediting those same allegations in David’s civil action,” they wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
“Oh, no,” we said, disavowing her entirely, as any sensible person would.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
