denial
Example Sentences
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There was no immediate confirmation or denial from Washington.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
“Continued exploitation and denial of their freedom is making them worse, and time is running out!”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
In a 1994 dissent from a denial of certiorari in a death case, Blackmun anticipated Sotomayor’s Reed dissent 32 years later.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
But Iran's denial does not necessarily mean it is against talks.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Hickock obeyed, with an expression that the detective interpreted as a pleading with him to speak, to accuse, and let the prisoner escape into the sanctuary of steadfast denial.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
