as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
this recent flip-flop is merely the latest in a series of denegations by the governor of previously held positions
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One reason Pharis has been so vocal online is to fight back against the shame and denial that drive so many to withhold their HIV status from others.
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Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.
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Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.
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That persisted into 2026 amid disagreements over the Russian war on Ukraine, including Meloni’s rejection of a proposal by Britain and France to send European troops there following a possible ceasefire.
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“Denegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denegation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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