renege

Example Sentences

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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

An employer might renege on a job offer; an employee might simply not turn up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

The commission called for decriminalization two years later in its final report, Nixon flipped out, and Congress let him renege on the deal.

From Slate • May 10, 2024

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