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had denied
  • past perfect of deny.

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Speaking in April after talks with Merz, Macron had denied the project was dead.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

TN Trawlers had denied any allegation of modern slavery or human trafficking and said its workers were well-treated and well-paid.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Hajdini’s lawyers had denied the allegations from the start.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Ong had denied buying the appliance for the student.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Once in the womb, once to the lion, and now like Simon Peter I had denied her for the third time.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver