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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"We have to face up to the changing climate ... there's no point denying where we are. We need to face up to it. We need more clean energy."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
However, the company has a large reputation for denying claims to customers, especially compared to other insurers.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
The shooting also led to a surge in public criticism about the role of health-insurance companies in limiting or denying medical care.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
But there’s no denying the current erosion of his position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Another is Mr. Williams because he kicked some kid out of class for denying the Holocaust.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
