refuse

Example Sentences

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However, she refused to promise any immediate support for drivers, emphasising the need to keep the public finances under control.

From BBC

The lower house National Assembly in January passed legislation demanding all social media platforms refuse new users under 15 and suspend accounts belonging to children under that age.

From Barron's

The two-hour “Tina” is likely to be the diva’s last word and designed as a reverent look at a performer who refuses to allow her suffering to define her outrageous success.

From Salon

This was a civil trial and they could have refused.

From BBC

Since being toppled he has refused to step down.

From Barron's