refrain
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At a White House summit in August, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to renounce claims to each other's territory and refrain from using force.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Another refrain is that Shibumis are useless in still air.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Sussex police and crime commissioner has asked the public to "refrain from speculation".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Wang must also refrain from any communication with the Chinese government, including consular officials in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
It was as difficult to stop his relentless pacing as to refrain from shouting.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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