refrain from
Example Sentences
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"At this time, we have very limited information and ask that everyone respect the privacy of Kaylee's family and refrain from sharing or speculating about the circumstances surrounding the accident."
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
As much as new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh tried to refrain from steering markets, it looks like he did.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
It urged the public and the media to "refrain from spreading premature narratives that risk undermining the integrity of the investigative process."
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The children had always found the antics of small, edible creatures positively riveting and could scarcely take their eyes off them—clearly an advantage when bird.watching—but whether they could refrain from pouncing remained to be seen.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
