refuse

Example Sentences

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The sheriff, Bonta said, “has delayed, stonewalled, and otherwise refused to work with us in good faith” and failed to provide most of the requested documents.

From Los Angeles Times

He earlier called Nato allies "cowards" for refusing to offer warships for what he described as a "simple" military task with "little risk".

From BBC

The residents lost the battle but refused to accept it.

From Los Angeles Times

The singer, who fronts Newcastle rock band The Wildhearts, has a rare form of blood cancer, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, but said he had refused treatment.

From BBC

The decision to refuse her a visa was "a kick in the teeth", she says.

From BBC