denials

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

"Her constant negation of my ideas at work made it difficult to collaborate. "

"The royal interview between the two monarchs was broadcast live on television. "

"From the classroom window, the prospect of the park was beautiful. "

"The sudden increase in student absences is a noticeable phenomenon. "

"My refusal to eat broccoli annoyed my mother. "

"My assertion that the homework was due tomorrow was proven wrong by the teacher. "

"to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"

"My request for a longer lunch break at work was denied. "

"The bicycle's gears are a complex mechanism that converts the rider's pedaling motion into forward movement. "

"He drank the water I gave him."

"The teacher emphasized the seriousness of failing the final exam. "