negating

Example Sentences

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It was Silva here who amended City's press, negating Liverpool's change.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The flip side is that big tech firms, oil exporters and other businesses with overseas customers could see a boost, potentially negating some of the negative effects of a weaker dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Boy Kavalier thinks he owns him, negating all necessity for his subject’s approval.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2025

But its Feb. 23 show will air after Oscar voting has ended, negating the impact of any speeches and celebratory moments.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

I apologize for the double negative, but it’s a real double negative of a situation, a bind from which negating the negation is truly the only escape.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green