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as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff
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as in rejection
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her
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Recent Examples of denial What begins as a secret fling between two rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial and self-discovery. —
Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne shared a memo with board members Tuesday saying their hands are completely tied in reconsidering the previous six denials. —Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 But weight loss denials are different. —Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Subscribe now Orange Lutheran softball player Morgan Fitzpatrick has appealed the CIF Southern Section’s denial of her eligibility this season to the CIF State, Lancers athletic director Karen Kekipi confirmed Wednesday. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for denial
Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne shared a memo with board members Tuesday saying their hands are completely tied in reconsidering the previous six denials. —Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 But weight loss denials are different. —Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Subscribe now Orange Lutheran softball player Morgan Fitzpatrick has appealed the CIF Southern Section’s denial of her eligibility this season to the CIF State, Lancers athletic director Karen Kekipi confirmed Wednesday. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for denial
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In fact, the GOP has made things worse, with tax policies favoring corporations over working people, a refusal to expand health access through Medicaid and keeping some of the lowest unemployment benefits of any state.— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday sent a letter to Barry University School of Law warning that the institution is in violation of the state’s consumer protection laws over its refusal to recognize a student chapter of Turning Point USA.— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Apr. 2026
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This election could reshape not just Hungary but signal a broader European rejection of the illiberal, nationalist movements Orbán inspired among the global far-right.— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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As GLP-1s become more ubiquitous, leading many to scramble after insurance rejections, both manufacturers are looking to draw in more customers who either prefer to avoid a needle or were unable to swing the out-of-pocket price.— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Denial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/denial. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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