Check
Check verb - To be in agreement on every point.
Deny
Deny verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Usage example: the director denied access to the top secret files to all but those with a need to know
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Rather than deny the dubious sourse of his cash, Firo points out that a charity organization wouldn't bother to check the source either.
Source: Light Novel / Baccano! - The superior officer may also choose to deny the request, or may reply "Always," indicating an apparent blank check that they prefer for their subordinates to always speak their mind and they will not be punished for insubordination if they do so.
Source: Permission to Speak Freely -
Further subverted when Spider-Man saves a banker/stock-broker who cuts Spider-Man a check — only for a bank-teller to deny the check since Spider-Man has no identification.
Source: Franchise / Spider-Man
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