denial

Example Sentences

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The news follows a Monday denial of negotiations from a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry.

From Barron's • 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

The analyst notes Iranian Foreign Ministry’s denial that Tehran was in talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Janine had been overenthusiastic, which sometimes has the force of a denial.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood