disavow
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, shortly after Khamenei was named to succeed his father, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned him to disavow continued nuclear work in an exchange with reporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Even as his clout has grown, though, Rogan has sought to disavow his authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
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
At the same time, Navalny did little to disavow his past remarks.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2024
While many of my comrades thought we should disavow those leaders, my inclination was to reach out to them.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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