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View definitions for refrain from

refrain from

verb as in cut out

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Example Sentences

The writers prudently refrain from dropping woo-woo terms like "prana-bindu" and other “Dune”-specific terminology and have the good fortune of operating in a timeframe long before phrases like the Kwisatz Haderach were tossed about like so much popcorn.

From Salon

Stahl’s group has sued the Forest Service over its retardant use multiple times dating back to 2003, resulting in the agency agreeing to map out buffer zones around vulnerable species habitat and waterways where it would refrain from dropping retardant absent a risk to public safety.

I worry that many people will choose to refrain from publicly expressing progressive political views out of fear.

From Salon

She said Meta "must stop this behaviour", with the EU asking the firm to "refrain from repeating" the infringement.

From BBC

Besides grounding planes to minimise noise disturbances during the 20-minute English listening test, authorities have also asked bus and taxi drivers to refrain from honking while the tests are taking place.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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