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With the recent release of her new music video for “Petal,” those messages intensified to establish a troubling refrain: “Is Ariana Grande OK?”

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

Cohen, of the Weather Service, said that people should also stay hydrated and refrain from leaving children or pets in vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Wangchuk said on social media that he decided to end his fast after government officials met him at the hospital and pledged to refrain from bringing police complaints against protesters over the clashes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

"The league is gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete," it added.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Moreover, I could not refrain from adding a sentence saying that I had just devised a beautiful DNA structure which was completely different from Pauling’s.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

The dollar strengthened, but is likely to weaken this year even if the Federal Reserve refrains from cutting interest rates, TD Securities strategists said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

“This proposal is decidedly neutral and refrains from saying that any asset class is any better or worse than other investment types.”

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

“This proposal is decidedly neutral and refrains from saying that any asset class is any better or worse than other investment types, as the law requires,” said U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026

If Iran refrains from violent crackdowns on protesters, there is a chance that anti-government protestors overthrow the government.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026

In my ear, my Baba’s deep voice murmurs the refrains.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

While Kennedy has refrained from commenting on the current court or President Trump, he has written a memoir that tells his life story and explains the reasoning behind the major decisions of his era.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

Laura Ingraham and Jesse Watters chose not to preview or promote the speech in the two prime hours leading up to it, and Ingraham refrained from mentioning it on her Friday, Monday and Tuesday broadcasts.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

At an international conference in late May, Ueda refrained from giving any hints on the timing of the BOJ’s next move.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

However, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper refrained from criticising the US decision in March, describing it as a "specific, targeted issue".

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

I was a little glad that he had called us boys and refrained from the word “devil.”

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

Citing Paul's "obsession" with him, Fauci said he would invoke the Fifth Amendment, refraining from answering questions to avoid self-incrimination, adding that it "pains me to do so."

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

Experts expect details of future potential interest-rate hikes to be kept to a minimum, owing to Warsh’s preference for refraining from issuing guidance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

A spokesperson for the CHP said that, out of respect for Cano’s family and the integrity of the review process, the agency was refraining from comment until it had “thoroughly examined” the medical examiner’s report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

The Palace points to the King's unprecedented moves so far – stripping Andrew of titles and home, offering assistance, and refraining in any way from seeking favour from the authorities.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

“Why do you always avoid Mr. Tudor?” asked Amy, wisely refraining from any comment upon Jo’s dilapidated appearance.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott