Officials refused to confirm whether or not a probe was taking place.

She refused to confirm that the case was going forward.

Senior members of both firms refused to confirm or deny the story last night.

Still, however, the Government refused to confirm its promise of reserves.

Moore refused to confirm or deny whether it was true.

She refused to confirm that any deaths had taken place.

American Government officials refused to confirm the sale or comment on the reports.

Through most of the day both sides refused to confirm that talks were taking place.

The company refused to confirm or deny that meetings were under way.

An Afghan official refused to confirm the visit but said it is being considered.