refrain
Example Sentences
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Buffett has mostly refrained from paying dividends, partly because of tax consequences for shareholders, but also because he believes Berkshire can get better returns for them by reinvesting that cash.
The company refrained from repurchasing any of its own shares during the quarter, marking the sixth-straight period in which it didn’t buy back any stock.
During a briefing overnight, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Commerce urged the “U.S. to remove such unilateral tariffs and refrain from new ones.”
From Barron's
“Protesters gathered outside the event to raise awareness about the Boycott ‘Scream 7’ campaign and urge audiences to refrain from supporting the film.”
From Los Angeles Times
At the same time, though, most companies have refrained from widespread layoffs given a chronic shortage of skilled workers.
From MarketWatch
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