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It invited comparisons with Enoch Powell’s infamous “rivers of blood” speech, and went down so badly that he had to publicly denounce his own words some time later.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

Officials were quick to denounce supposed efforts by the People’s Republic of China to influence U.S. policy, noting that Wang’s alleged involvement occurred before she was elected to public office.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

"Whether it immobilizes us, or instead we denounce and shout to the world what is happening."

From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026

Before Putin confidant Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group turned against Mr. Putin in their infamous mutiny of June 2023, Prigozhin took to Telegram to denounce Russia’s generals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

His first impulse was to denounce Mrs. Horsepool-Worthingham as a traitor.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

It denounces the judge’s “attempts to strip RIH of its ability to participate in these proceedings, and, by extension, to sever this court from the party whose rights are directly at stake.”

From Slate ● May 19, 2026

The government denounces attempts to "discredit" Smart Sampa, boasting the city had seen a nearly 15 percent drop in robberies in 2025.

From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026

Even Puerto Ricans who don't share the singer's background feel proud of how his music denounces our struggles while symbolising our culture and identity.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

He used to present as a staid mainline Episcopalian, but now he denounces that church and speaks of being “mauled by demons.”

From Salon ● May 19, 2025

Indeed, one of the books found in the bus with his remains was a collection of stories that included Tolstoy’s "The Kreutzer Sonata,” in which the nobleman-turned-ascetic denounces "the demands of the flesh.”

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Critics blamed doomsday rhetoric for radicalizing young men, while the movement itself, including Stop AI, denounced violence and tried pivoting to a gentler brand of advocacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

White denounced “unacceptable” online behavior from fans last week, and Clark followed up by saying, “I don’t want anyone to ever experience that.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Orduna denounced giving water -- a "resource that doesn't exist" in San Juan -- to transnational organizations rather than saving it for vital uses.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

Newspapers inveighed against Milo with glaring headlines, and Congressmen denounced the atrocity in stentorian wrath and clamored for punishment.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

My hope for this country: That the future holds more joy, more opportunity for growth, less injustices for all, recognition of past faults, and denouncing said faults.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

"We want help soon, as quickly as possible," he said, denouncing the slow pace of government support.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

Some of the women now denouncing their former Capitol Hill boss might read Mr. Trueman’s work with appreciation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

Niger has kept the border between the two nations shut since Gen Tiani took power in 2023, denouncing what it describes as "hostile manoeuvres" from Benin's territory - a charge Talon's government denies.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

Both she and Don were more tentative towards her, more cowering under her denouncing stare.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie