refrain
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
The song’s Korean refrain and damning alternate title?
From Salon • Jun. 5, 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
Late last year, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security told employers, particularly tech companies with younger workforces, to refrain from firing employees as they embrace AI, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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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