refused

Example Sentences

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"I am very, very disappointed," Artan told The New York Times from Istanbul, where he returned after being refused entry in Miami.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Alodid was refused bail and was remanded into custody to appear in court again on 8 July.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She told us that just before the scheduled August move-in date, Fringe told them the existing tenants had refused to leave and bailiffs were needed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Rowdy put up with Daisy’s nursing for one day; then he hopped out the window, went back under the house, and refused to come out for anyone.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls