denied
Americanadjective
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held or declared to be untrue.
As of now, all they have is a denied accusation with no actual evidence and no police report.
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refused or not granted.
Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to a denied application.
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being someone to whom a request or desire, permission or authorization, etc., is not granted.
All clients may access this network group, unless they are specifically named on the list of denied clients.
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Denied entrance by the Zuni inhabitants, the starving Spaniards decided to attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Denied every public platform to reach his supporters, he has pulled off an election victory from his prison cell with communiques sent through his lawyers and close family.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024
As a Denied Access Area spy, he’s right at the spear-point of the intelligence business.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024
Denied access, how do these groups get their messages out?
From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023
Denied a preliminary injunction, the protesting citizens had to suffer the prescribed drenching with DDT, but thereafter persisted in efforts to obtain a permanent injunction.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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