refrain from
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Peters also surrendered his passport and, as part of his bail conditions, agreed to refrain from contacting or posting about his accuser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The company also committed to refrain from any communication casting doubt about Fluad’s performance until 2030, it added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Sri Lankan government has instructed the family to refrain from making further statements while diplomatic efforts take place.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The mood was also helped by G7 leaders' decision to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their reserves over four months and to "refrain from export restrictions on energy".
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
“You, of all people, will refrain from lecturing me,” said Irian.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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