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denial

[dih-nahy-uhl] / dɪˈnaɪ əl /


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A senior adviser to Somalia's ministry of youth and sports confirmed the denial of entry to the BBC and said Artan had been travelling with valid documents.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

City authorities have cited the obscure commission’s denial as reason for not moving forward even though the City Council voted in favor of the project.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Deterrence by denial hinges on providing Taiwan with the weapons and other equipment it needs to defend itself—and thus deter Chinese aggression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A consular denial, meanwhile, is almost impossible to contest.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Jerry felt his own head shaking, joining Bailey in silent denial.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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