declined

Example Sentences

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Jackson declined to say where the artworks are but said “they are in her possession” and “she has no intention of ever getting rid of those ever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In response to detailed questions, a spokesperson for America First Refining said, “The claims in this story are false,” but declined to specify what they were referring to.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Kris Harrison declined to attend the inquest to give evidence, but in written statements said the gun just "went off" as he lifted it out of a case to show his daughter.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Newmont fell 2%, Barrick Mining declined 1.2%, and Agnico Eagle Mines dropped 1.5%.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He declined to have Letitia put to death, stating she was as much a victim of Septimus's craft as Tertius had been, but ordered that she accompany Tertius's body back to the castle of Stormhold.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman