denying
Example Sentences
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The UK government feared the presence of communist North Korea could cause diplomatic shockwaves and it considered denying entry.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Those who faced SEC enforcement actions and those who chose to settle with the agency were prohibited from ever publicly denying the agency’s allegations, even if they believed they were innocent.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
State prosecutors were aware of this lie but failed to disclose it, denying Whitton of the key constitutional right to challenge the credibility of a witness against him.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Still, Essie, by resolutely denying everything, was convicted of nothing until Master Josiah Horner was caught, in a chandler’s in Exeter, passing one of the squire’s notes.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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