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The personal conduct policy states that “everyone who is a part of the league” must refrain from behavior detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Lower market prices for farm commodities and higher costs for fuel and fertilizer have eroded farmers’ incomes, causing them to refrain from buying new tractors, harvesters and other equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Yasukuni this week also appealed to visitors to refrain from wearing military-style uniforms so that the "general public can worship in peace and quiet at our shrine".

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

With the recent release of her new music video for “Petal,” those messages intensified to establish a troubling refrain: “Is Ariana Grande OK?”

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

Moreover, I could not refrain from adding a sentence saying that I had just devised a beautiful DNA structure which was completely different from Pauling’s.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

“This proposal is decidedly neutral and refrains from saying that any asset class is any better or worse than other investment types.”

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

“This proposal is decidedly neutral and refrains from saying that any asset class is any better or worse than other investment types, as the law requires,” said U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026

If Iran refrains from violent crackdowns on protesters, there is a chance that anti-government protestors overthrow the government.

From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026

Mr. Stephens writes with vigor and verve, and he refrains from flaunting the expertise he clearly possesses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

In my ear, my Baba’s deep voice murmurs the refrains.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

Laura Ingraham and Jesse Watters chose not to preview or promote the speech in the two prime hours leading up to it, and Ingraham refrained from mentioning it on her Friday, Monday and Tuesday broadcasts.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

Central banks refrained from aggressive tightening cycles amid economic growth, a trend which Matejka and his team do not see changing dramatically.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

But, unlike Hezbollah, which attacked Israel on March 2, three days after the U.S. and Israeli campaign on Iran, the Houthis had refrained from helping their ally, until Monday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

At an international conference in late May, Ueda refrained from giving any hints on the timing of the BOJ’s next move.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

Privately Ranofer wished lid, coffin and Lordship in the tomb already, but he refrained from saying so.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Experts expect details of future potential interest-rate hikes to be kept to a minimum, owing to Warsh’s preference for refraining from issuing guidance.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

The company’s significant cash pile has drawn attention from investors with Berkshire refraining from repurchasing any of its shares in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

A spokesperson for the CHP said that, out of respect for Cano’s family and the integrity of the review process, the agency was refraining from comment until it had “thoroughly examined” the medical examiner’s report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

The Palace points to the King's unprecedented moves so far – stripping Andrew of titles and home, offering assistance, and refraining in any way from seeking favour from the authorities.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

Schiem showed his true gentlemanly nature by refraining from any crude comments as he lay a thick slice of steaming meat atop her piece of bread.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss