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Activists, on the other hand, say that building owner Thomas Botz cannot be trusted, and contend that he will renege on his commitment to welcome Section 8 tenants.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2022

Since November, Clearway’s shares have lost more than a fifth of their value as investors worried that PG&E will renege on its contract.

From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2019

It is claimed the US industrial giant will renege on a pledge to produce 1,000 new jobs by the end of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2018

A major worry for states is that deficit-burdened Washington sooner or later will renege on the 90-percent deal.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2013

International education experts say few programs anywhere address the greatest risk in government-funded study abroad: that scholars will renege on their commitment to return home because they've obtained higher-paying work in the developed world.

From US News • Jul. 13, 2012