disavow

Example Sentences

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Nobody is asking anybody to disavow their beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Even as his clout has grown, though, Rogan has sought to disavow his authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 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 two seem to have accepted the theory’s ascendence and would rather apply it fairly than disavow it altogether.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2025

All the architects, including Sullivan, seemed to have been captured by the same spell, although Sullivan later would disavow the moment.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson