refusal
Example Sentences
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The prosecutor's office in the northwestern city of Brest said a criminal investigation had been opened over failure to prove a vessel's nationality, absence of a flag and refusal to comply.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
There have been some bumps along the road but the most striking cultural change has been the club's refusal to panic.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The club’s refusal to advance her, in McArthur’s view, was plain retaliation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The restrictions were later widened to prevent him carrying out any clinical practice over concerns about his refusal to fully engage with retraining measures.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The refusal of crumpets stopped Major Puff mid-march.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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