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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Nipsco has denied wrongdoing and said it would "vigorously" defend itself in court.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
He made the same request in July 2025, which was also denied.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The broadcaster denied approaching Farage's daughter when he initially made the allegation.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
At the time, a spokesperson for McGraw’s production company vigorously denied the accusation that he destroyed evidence and said he was appealing the ruling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
But the crowd was not to be denied.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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