refused
Example Sentences
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He was expressing anger at his own representatives being refused when he collapsed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
They refused him entry, but let him enter temporarily anyway as the next flight back to Stavanger was not for three days.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 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
Waymo refused, prompting the company and city to file dueling lawsuits against each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Despite his growing interest in Maggie, Dr. Kane refused to believe that spirits tipped tables, rang bells, or rapped messages to communicate.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
