refrain from
Example Sentences
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"Albania should refrain from any action that could jeopardise the fulfilment of the closing benchmarks, and we expect the Albanian authorities to act without delay."
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
On Monday morning, Iran and Israel both announced they would refrain from attacking each other, perhaps in response to more pleas from Trump by phone and social media.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
On Tuesday, she responded to Ambassador Johnson, asking that he refrain from commenting on Mexico’s domestic issues.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Late last year, China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security told employers, particularly tech companies with younger workforces, to refrain from firing employees as they embrace AI, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Do not touch my butterflies and please refrain from entering my room.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
