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refrain

noun as in chorus of musical piece

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To protect against data contamination, the test writers discussed their problems only over encrypted Signal servers and refrained from using online text editors, where an AI might glimpse their plans.

Republicans painted President Biden as a liar for recanting his public vows to refrain from pardoning Hunter.

"We thus recommend refraining from using the term Digital Twin of the Earth," said Reinecke.

Consumers are being more cautious with what they spend their money on as the result of several years of inflation, comparing prices of goods across retailers and refraining from purchasing non-essential items.

From Salon

"They must ensure aid flows into Gaza safely and must refrain from attacks on humanitarian workers," he said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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