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The band has canceled all upcoming tour dates, including a high-profile run opening for Refused on their final North American tour this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

“He refused to give up, Refused to leave a fellow American behind, and refused to put his own life above the lives of others in need,” Mr. Biden said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Refused to jump the last when trailing in third in the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham last month.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023

Refused to try, he might have said, but her son had cultivated quiet diplomacy in matters of maternal persuasion.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2020

Refused to acknowledge the authority of either Mr. Morris or the vicar.

From The Making of William Edwards or The Story of the Bridge of Beauty by Banks, Mrs. G. Linnaeus




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