refrain
Example Sentences
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"Albania should refrain from any action that could jeopardise the fulfilment of the closing benchmarks, and we expect the Albanian authorities to act without delay."
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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
The song’s Korean refrain and damning alternate title?
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Officials have asked people to "refrain from calling to offer suggestions" as to how to respond to the incident.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
She could hear nothing, though, over the roar of the car, and Boaz’s own words, which seemed to play on loop, echoing in her mind and making her angrier with each passing refrain.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Vocabulary lists containing refrain
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Reading: Literature - Poetry - Introductory
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