Sentence examples for first denied from inspiring English sources

The department at first denied their existence.

Challenged, he first denied that he had ever been there.

To make things worse, Mr Eyman at first denied the accusation.

(The United States first denied and then acknowledged its role in the deaths).

Gaza's Agriculture Ministry at first denied reports that there was a crocodile lurking in the pool.

The bishop at first denied the reports, saying at no time had he physically abused children.

Both Mr. Clinton and Mr. Giustra at first denied that any such meeting occurred.

They probably at first denied it existed – or that it was man-made.

News reports of the video first emerged in May, but Ford at first denied its existence.

The senator first denied receiving "illegal gifts," then denied outright having taken any gifts.

Chávez first denied that this was possible and then launched an official search, which produced nothing.