refused
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Wonder seeks to evict Efferson after she allegedly refused to allow inspectors into the property earlier in the summer and failed to vacate the home in August, despite receiving a 30-day notice in late July.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Companies that refused to comply with the orders could be fined up to £17m or 10% of global turnover.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
A panel of judges, following the law, refused to allow Habba to serve in an interim capacity, forcing Trump to withdraw her name from consideration for the job, designating her acting U.S. attorney instead.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
Musk refused to discuss a possible merger with SpaceX on a call with analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Mr. Harris was right all along when he said that it was hopeless, but I refused to listen to him.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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