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disavow

[dis-uh-vou] / ˌdɪs əˈvaʊ /


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The studios gamely went along, ruining the lives of a number of their creative talent who refused to disavow their pasts.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

As Pepe spread into the more extreme corners of the internet, Mr Furie tried to disavow the frog, even killing him off in a comic strip.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

The Journal reported in May that Khan invoked the investigation of Netanyahu and Gallant in communications with his accuser as he urged her to disavow her allegations against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

“I disavow workplace toxicity and bullying of any kind,” she wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

To disavow their faith, the Mexica say, would tear apart their lives.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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