deny
verb (used with object)
to state that (something declared or believed to be true) is not true.
denying
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present participleof deny.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Whatever one’s views of her politics, there can be no denying that everything Omar has attained, from her education to her career, has been earned against high odds.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
“There’s no denying: execution risk seems high, and bearish scenarios imply >50% downside potential,” Potter wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
So far it has led to the seizure of in excess of 1,600 boats and engines, denying their use to criminal networks.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
While denying a 2025 motion to place the city’s homeless programs in receivership, Carter ordered a review of the data being produced by the city on its homeless housing and encampment goals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
There’s no denying their chemistry or the fact that they get each other.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
