refuse
Example Sentences
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Pressed by administrators, Mr. Reges refused to agree to omit his parody line in the future.
If you are worried that the odds of besting a system so ridiculously rigged are impossible, yet refuse to accept that nothing can be done, these stories may have spoken to you.
From Salon
Its builders have refused modern shortcuts, instead relying on traditional shipbuilding methods once used by Indian seafarers.
From Barron's
The officials gave her a document, reviewed by the Journal, saying Kharouf had died in mid-August of 2020, but authorities refused to hand over the body.
The civil servant said they believed the request should be refused, but said due to its significance it should be raised with the relevant minister.
From BBC
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