refusal

Example Sentences

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Statements from Iranian officials and state-linked outlets have left open the possibility that elements of the proposal are still under review, while some reports frame the response as an outright refusal.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for the Lynch family said they were "disappointed by the court's refusal and believe an application to the Court of Appeal should follow in the interests of justice".

From BBC

As the visa refusals piled up, some began to fear their American college dreams were vanishing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

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