say no
Example Sentences
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"He has the ability and quality in the final third. That's why I sometimes say when they go to the goalkeeper for the ball I say no, I want you there in the final third."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
They were willing to say no, in crucial cases, to President George W. Bush.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“A lot of us, our hope is that eventually, history will straighten this all out and say, no, Gloria came in a little later, and her very loyal supporters have backtracked that history.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Some experts say no mine-clearance operation can guarantee every mine is gone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“He won’t mind. He’ll say no if he can’t.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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