as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
this recent flip-flop is merely the latest in a series of denegations by the governor of previously held positions
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Noun
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But the station’s website posted a story on Levine’s All-Star Game report that had no byline and no mention of the Cubs’ denial.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025 -
Olson said that the school’s denial did not comply with the law.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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There’s no palm rejection when using the stylus, so my hand made unintended markings in my notes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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One key driver of this was the constant exposure to judgment and perceived rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Denegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denegation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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