refrain from
Example Sentences
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On Monday morning, Iran and Israel both announced they would refrain from attacking each other, perhaps in response to more pleas from Trump by phone and social media.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
On Tuesday, she responded to Ambassador Johnson, asking that he refrain from commenting on Mexico’s domestic issues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
At a White House summit in August, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to renounce claims to each other's territory and refrain from using force.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
“If authorities refrain from stepping in around those levels again, attention is likely to shift quickly towards the 161.00-162.00 region,” the analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
You see, I refrain from outlining just what this gentleman has been saying to me - about you all.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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