refusal

Example Sentences

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In her initial reply to Torres Campos, Munoz’s lawyer, Roxanne Chung Bonar, cited California cases from 1984 and 1995 that she said supported her client’s refusal to grant visitation rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

There is also anger at the broadcaster's refusal to rule out replacing some staff with AI.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The regulator gave no explanation for the refusal, saying only that "the full reasons for the decision can be requested from the authority."

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Following the hearing, Paul called Mullin’s refusal to apologize “unacceptable.”

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Her refusal to help a homeless man after I had eaten a thirty-dollar ice cream sundae.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller