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But in August, a documentary filmmaker, primary care physician and wildlife ecologist sued the government over that plan, claiming it was reneging on its duty to protect the horses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

He was badgered to retain his shares rather than cash out, triggering a rumor that the bank was reneging on its promise to buy them back at the original purchase price.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2019

Pensioners would almost certainly come out in droves against it, making the argument that the state was reneging on employment terms that were agreed upon in good faith.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2018

The original decision, first revealed in late July, upset some customers who thought the bank was reneging on an unbreakable promise to them.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2012

I was painfully aware that I was reneging on a promise, that by joining a competitor, I'd hurt the hand that had, in good measure, groomed me.

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