So, rather than appear foolish afterward, I renounce seeming clever now. From LearnThat.org. [William of Baskerville]
What I renounce is relying on the proclamation of one language user (e.g. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Hartwell Fiske strikes me as a prig and a bully « Motivated Grammar] Reference
I didn't use the word renounce because it has a specific, legal meaning when talking about citizenship. From Wordnik.com. [Page 2] Reference
The only thing that is in error is the term "renounce" as it applies to polygamy. From Wordnik.com. [RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com] Reference
Brady, however, called on Quinn to apologize and "renounce" Hendon, he told the Chicago Tribune. From Wordnik.com. [Rickey Hendon Calls Bill Brady 'Racist', 'Homophobic' (VIDEO)] Reference
Yep, that's "renounce," people, just like Gandhi's exhortation that we "have nothing to do with power.". From Wordnik.com. [Sander Hicks: The Anarchist Jesus of the First Gospel] Reference
Curiously, I see nothing about a requirement to "renounce" one's religious beliefs, but that hasn't stopped Ezra from making that claim over and over and over all emphasis added. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-07-01] Reference
In a systematic way, the faithful are summoned by the agents that force them to "renounce". From Wordnik.com. [Spero News] Reference
The Greek word ἀποτάσσω (apotasso) translated here as "renounce" also means, "to say farewell.". From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
The only "renounce" worth anything BEGINS by turning in Osama bin Laden dead or alive to NATO if not the USA. From Wordnik.com. [Hot Air » Top Picks] Reference
As long as you can persuade the Israelis to "renounce" their tax subsidies from the overburdened American taxpayer, I say more power to you. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
During the summit, Alexander urged the President and Congressional Democrats to "renounce" the idea of using budget reconciliation to pass health care reform. From Wordnik.com. [Center for American Progress Action Fund] Reference
Harangue of Bastille Conquerors, come to 'renounce' any special recompense, any peculiar place at the solemnity; -- since the Centre Grenadiers rather grumble. From Wordnik.com. [The French Revolution] Reference
Of course, you can renounce fat for carbs and gain weight. From Wordnik.com. [Food Fight--Carbs Vs. Fat] Reference
Lawmakers called for BP to renounce any claim for a refund. From Wordnik.com. [BP to cut U.S. tax bill by $10 billion because of losses in gulf spill] Reference
Still, it is not Israel's style to renounce any tactic or weapon. From Wordnik.com. ['We'll Win, But...'] Reference
Lincoln was grimly advised to renounce his 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. From Wordnik.com. [A President's Ultimate Test] Reference
Is this just a myth that Serbs need to renounce to make the Balkans a haven of peace?. From Wordnik.com. [Mail Call] Reference
For Hillary Clinton last weekend it was her reluctance to renounce her vote for the war in Iraq. From Wordnik.com. [Campaign Trail Highs. And Lows.] Reference
Yes, he should renounce some of those columns and statements, but if he did he wouldn't be true to the real Pat. From Wordnik.com. [Searching For Authenticity] Reference
Since then younger members have revived the group, refusing to apologize for the subway attacks or to renounce Asahara. From Wordnik.com. [Crushing The Cult Of Doom] Reference
Washington has clamped economic sanctions on India and Pakistan and asked them to renounce their weapons programs forthwith. From Wordnik.com. [Facing Up To Nuclear Reality] Reference
For Islamabad to genuinely renounce these groups would require a fundamental strategic rethinking within the Pakistani military. From Wordnik.com. [A Turnaround Strategy] Reference
They enrage conservatives, who want them to renounce reform, and inflame liberals, who want them to take an easier stand on abortion. From Wordnik.com. [When Bishops Play Politics] Reference
In MacDonald's view, true repentance begins with a clear awareness that one has sinned and a willingness to renounce those sinful actions. From Wordnik.com. [The Road To Repentance] Reference
So, too, was Libya's decision to renounce its nuclear-weapons program after it was discovered to be participating in the AQ Khan smuggling network. From Wordnik.com. [How to Lead the World] Reference
For decades, the policy of the West has been to encourage the Chinese to renounce global revolution and power politics and to focus instead on how to get rich. From Wordnik.com. [The Self-Absorbed Dragon] Reference
Before doing more, Washington wants to see evidence that North Korea will renounce terrorism and abide by nonproliferation agreements, particularly on missile sales. From Wordnik.com. [Spy Catch Of The Day] Reference
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