refuse to work
Example Sentences
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Young people who refuse to work will face having their benefits cut, the work and pensions secretary has said.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024
After the four-day strike, Border Force staff will then work to rule and refuse to work overtime from 4 September until 22 September.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024
Some chains refuse to work with certain insurers, and a family on Medicaid might need to wrestle with multiple pharmacies for medication pickup.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024
Since then, the mechanics have been joined by members of other unions such as postal workers, dockworkers, cleaners and others who refuse to work with Tesla or its products.
From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2023
Two of them told me they would refuse to work if I made them stay back.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
