refused

Example Sentences

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Without directly addressing the matter of those whose visas were refused, the official added: "We will not allow the Iranian team to abuse this system to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretences."

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The judge refused to end the toy Sam giveaway, but ordered Pioneer to stop using the Olympic rings and L.A.’s star-in-motion symbols.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

My sons have offered to help with remodeling, but their help has been refused.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Shnaider also refused to speak about the war or her feelings towards it - leading to more criticism from Kostyuk.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She refused to listen to anything until after Bat had gone to Thor’s enclosure and retrieved the unicorn pajama top from the pile where Thor slept.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold