refused
Example Sentences
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That was followed by Somali referee Omar Artan, one of 52 officials appointed to work at the tournament, being refused entry when he arrived at Miami International Airport.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
On Thursday, the Ugandan courts again refused to release Lukwago on bail.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“It feels like it’s escalating on their side because they’ve just simply refused to cooperate.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Creating Lila’s flippant father came easily, which is why Halpern refused to settle on Dix as the main character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
When Chief Lapu Lapu refused to submit, Magellan decided to take Mactan by force.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
