renege on
Example Sentences
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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
Now she can renege on a promise to air a revised version on CBS.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
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
As he walked, he decided without much consideration that he would renege on his commitment to let himself forget that this would be his last back-to-school dinner.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
