refrain
Example Sentences
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The U.S. used the previous round of talks in late January to suggest that each side refrain from striking each other’s energy infrastructure as a gesture of goodwill.
“The old refrain was that software would eat the world; today, the concern is that AI may eat software, even as areas such as such as semiconductors trade at record highs,” he added.
From Barron's
A common Chinese tradition warns that people should refrain from cleaning their hair on Lunar New Year's Day -- and even for a few days after -- to avoid washing away good luck and incoming wealth.
From Barron's
Local police have refrained from using the Department of Homeland Security’s characterization of Porter as an “active shooter.”
From Los Angeles Times
The fear of evil outsiders had been a refrain in L.A. before any of these cops were born.
From Los Angeles Times
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