refrain

Example Sentences

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The G7 ministers also called on all countries to refrain from imposing unjustified export restrictions on hydrocarbons and related products.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The surtitles intentionally refrain from translating much of what he says, leaving the audience to rely on his loony spoken tone and loony tunes to carry meaning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The refrain “I was just doing my job” wears thin awfully fast.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

As a result, the Fed might refrain from cutting U.S. interest rates again until oil prices subside.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“I suppose I could refrain from sharing that with the entire camp at dinner.”

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken