- present participle of refrain.
refraining
Example Sentences
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Citing Paul's "obsession" with him, Fauci said he would invoke the Fifth Amendment, refraining from answering questions to avoid self-incrimination, adding that it "pains me to do so."
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The Bank of Japan earlier this week held its short-term policy rate steady, with BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda refraining from providing a clear signal on the timing of the next rate move.
From MarketWatch ● May 2, 2026
The company’s significant cash pile has drawn attention from investors with Berkshire refraining from repurchasing any of its shares in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
A spokesperson for the CHP said that, out of respect for Cano’s family and the integrity of the review process, the agency was refraining from comment until it had “thoroughly examined” the medical examiner’s report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
This morning Wargrave had sat huddled in his chair on the terrace refraining from any overt activity.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
