disavow

Example Sentences

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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

The two seem to have accepted the theory’s ascendence and would rather apply it fairly than disavow it altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2025

That began before the election, when Brazil’s electoral management body actively sought to counter disinformation and misinformation “and to disavow fake news about the electoral process.”

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2024

But the fitness guru was quick to disavow the film: ‘I have never given my permission for this movie.’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

The chief expected us to disavow any such absurdities before he could endorse our church.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver