renege on
Example Sentences
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"My kids are only excited because, apparently, I promised if I go to space, they get a dog. I can't renege on it now," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
After a pre-premiere bidding war results in a $75-million sale, “Medellin” debuts to a round of boos, leading shady businessman Yair Marx to renege on the deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
But regulators say some companies renege on their commitments.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
But the optimism deflated significantly in recent weeks, as questions arose about whether Oracle’s customers could renege on these contracts and leave it holding the bag for billions in underutilized infrastructure.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
She’d thought that, at the last minute, Papa would have second thoughts and renege on the deposit.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
