refrain

Example Sentences

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During a briefing overnight, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce urged the “U.S. to remove such unilateral tariffs and refrain from new ones.”

From Barron's

“Protesters gathered outside the event to raise awareness about the Boycott ‘Scream 7’ campaign and urge audiences to refrain from supporting the film.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the same time, though, most companies have refrained from widespread layoffs given a chronic shortage of skilled workers.

From MarketWatch

The Wellington City Council had previously urged people to refrain from swimming or fishing due to the public health risk.

From Barron's

"The parties must take urgent measures to protect civilians, including by refraining from the military use of civilian objects."

From BBC