refuse

Example Sentences

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Fujitsu has agreed in principle to contribute to compensation for victims, but it has consistently refused to agree a sum or make any payment until the final report from the inquiry is published.

From BBC

A fifth officer, a sergeant, arrived and informed detectives that Moran was refusing a medical exam and treatment, according to the police report.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have seen companies with development agreements that refuse to develop the mine and instead use revenues from Ghana to acquire assets elsewhere," Tandoh said.

From Barron's

"Since yesterday, we know that this is not entirely the case," he added, while refusing to answer questions when asked about the bank's past business with Abramovich.

From Barron's

Previously, Bovino and his crew had been refused service at a local Speedway gas station, and swarmed by hecklers.

From The Wall Street Journal