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The phrase "was denied entry" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is not allowed to enter a place or event.
Example: "After showing his ticket, he was denied entry to the concert due to a dress code violation."
Alternatives: "was refused entry" or "was barred from entering."
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But she was denied entry.
The second time, in 1895, he was denied entry.
After refusing to comply with this and other intrusive requests, she was denied entry and deported.
A colleague was denied entry to the clubhouse on Saturday because he was wearing jeans.
But they alerted Pakistani authorities, and he was denied entry to the country.
Last week a correspondent from the Financial Times was denied entry at the airport.
Last year he was denied entry to the US on "grounds of moral turpitude".
It added: "After Martese was denied entry to the bar, he found himself suddenly flung to the ground.
Terminally ill with cancer, she tried to return to Chile to die, but was denied entry by the Pinochet government.
Mr. Meskini applied for the witness protection program, but he was denied entry, a former lawyer has said in court.
Mr. Meskini applied for the witness protection program, but was denied entry, a former lawyer has said.
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