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refuse

[ri-fyooz] / rɪˈfyuz /




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She appeared virtually before the committee in February, but invoked her right to refuse to answer questions.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Yet last week we heard Blanche tell Congress the fund is off the table but also refuse to put that in writing.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Parents and grandparents refuse to help because young adults “need to learn responsibility.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“To date, in every case, I have ignored these instructions or refuse them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Watching her, Molly felt something squeeze in her chest and refuse to let go.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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