Similar claims were raised in 1998 and the Chinese firmly denied them.

But in the past it has firmly denied such allegations.

But there is no proof, and he firmly denies the charge.

Rumors began to surface at the end of season 3 that Judge would leave the show, but they were quickly and firmly denied.

At first, state officials firmly denied there were problems.

The Government charged that these were based on secret official documents, which she firmly denied.

Canadian and American officials firmly deny that the charges were the result of anything other than an internal military review.

The museum did what any other body might have done: it firmly denied the veracity of the new evidence, not owning up until 1861.

She firmly denies that Britain is dragging behind again.

This was firmly denied by the Bush administration.