Example Sentences

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A union official, Basaran Aksu, was arrested just after he had denounced the Taksim lockdown.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Once he returned, he slowly but methodically reentered civic life, working with those council members who had denounced him and eventually regaining his committee assignments.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

He had denounced the influence of gangs and promised to tackle them.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

Multiple candidates had denounced problems with the webpage and Gonzalez called on Sunday evening for a revamp of the foreign vote.

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2023

But I had only asked to be free, had accused no one, and had denounced nothing.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright