In most settlements, the defendants will claim innocence, or at least refuse to admit culpability.

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They refuse to admit that they MAY be a bit too partisan on this issue and that they simply do NOT know everything.

CNN: Janet Reno's Decision

It was no surprise, then, when about six years later, my little brother (who I will continue to refuse to admit is a grown-up) also signed up to join the Navy.

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Some refuse even to admit that this is the question on everyone's mind.

WSJ: Ayaan Hirsi Ali: The Problem of Muslim Leadership

It goes on to admit that "many of the more common theories" refuse to stand up to scrutiny.

BBC: The riddle of peacefulness