Example Sentences

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Australia will now be known as "a place that reneges on a global sports contract", leaving its reputation "in tatters" he added.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

However, if a company that signed on reneges on its vow, it would face grave consequences in the court of public opinion, said Cueni.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2022

He also agrees to things and then reneges, and when confronted about it, he spins stories.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2021

Despite Isaiah informing both his wife and Benjamin that he wants all his slaves freed after his death, Elizabeth reneges on the pledge.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2019

The rule book does not differentiate between deliberate and accidental reneges.

From Competition by Causey, James