refrain
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Amanda B. Elbogen asked that the judge order Wang to refrain from any communication with the Chinese government, including consular officials in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Several peptide users described “doing their own research”—a common refrain in the era of D.I.Y. health, referring to scouring the internet and social media for information—to find peptides.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
"My only boss is the Welsh people," became his refrain.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
At various points during a series of public remarks on the same day, Trump also repeated his refrain that "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon".
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Although the song does have quite a few words, the refrain is repetitive with only three words, and provides two empty beats for clapping or playing an instrument.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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