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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What can't be denied is the tournament has generated vast revenue and given English cricket a chance to reach audiences, both local and globally, that might not have been accessible without this radical change.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Qatar "categorically denied" Iran's claims and said it was "surprised by these misleading statements".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In its statement, DHS denied HSI has neglected its core mission, saying the agency has increased its efforts to combat criminal cartels, gangs and drug traffickers in response to multiple Trump executive orders.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Walter and his firm have denied any wrongdoing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
She promptly denied that she had had anything to do with the Trojans’ defeat.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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