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No one wants to think about the millions of laboratory rodents and the thousands of macaques and other primates that will be euthanized because the government has reneged on their support.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2025

The new lawsuit, filed by Public Counsel, the Inner City Law Center and law firms Brown Goldstein & Levy LLP and Robins Kaplan LLP, alleges that the VA has reneged on the settlement agreement.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024

Despite its smokescreen of obfuscation — the foundation says it will continue to work with the descendants committee and seek parity — make no mistake: The board has reneged on its deal.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2022

In light of these new developments, my mother has reneged on her initial offer of an additional $15,000 for my daughter, but is offering $15,000 for our new baby’s college funds.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2022

Sky entered the sport of cycling with a zero-tolerance policy and a promise of openness, but some observers believe it has reneged on that commitment.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2015