refusal
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U.S. stocks fell as Iran’s refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz caused another spike in oil prices and inflation fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The law requires the Parole Board to take into consideration a killer's refusal to disclose where they hid their victim's body.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Alberto Carvalho, the school board accused its heralded leader of unprofessional conduct, unsatisfactory performance and “violation of or refusal to obey” state laws or school district regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
This followed the senator’s continued refusal to say much about what happened besides that he fell down and was “briefly unconscious.”
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
It might even explain his stubborn refusal to stay safe.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
OpenAI created a program to give vetted organizations and researchers access to models with fewer automated safety refusals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Since October, almost 80 million entries and exits have been registered, with 35,000 refusals of entry recorded.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
While asylum claims in Britain reached a record high, the number of refusals surged, and approvals at the initial stage climbed slightly in 2025 compared to 2024.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
The successive refusals will leave the restraining order in place while the case against state officials works its way through the courts.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2025
And although he always refused to discuss secret matters, even his refusals could attract attention, further angering the NSA.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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