denial
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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 strong denial came, with the defence that the girl tripped over a court cover - which another angle later seemed to indicate was correct.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
But when asked whether he wanted to be a substitute for Merz, he reportedly responded only that he was "not a good football player", without issuing a firm denial.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
He shook his head, not in denial, but more like he was shaking something off.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing denial
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
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