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
A judge previously ordered Wang to refrain from any communication with the Chinese government, including consular officials in the United States.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
But I will refrain from sharing the revelation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"New York," she said dreamily and began to sing the refrain from the popular New York merengue that was on the radio night and day.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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