refused

Example Sentences

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The judge refused to end the toy Sam giveaway, but ordered Pioneer to stop using the Olympic rings and L.A.’s star-in-motion symbols.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Without directly addressing the matter of those whose visas were refused, the official added: "We will not allow the Iranian team to abuse this system to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretences."

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

My sons have offered to help with remodeling, but their help has been refused.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Romanian officials previously refused to discuss what would happen to that money now a large chunk of the treasure had been recovered.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It was during this preinspection lineup one morning that I saw what I had till then refused to believe.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom