refraining

Example Sentences

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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

But the 70-year-old pontiff has been cautious in his statements since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that started the war on February 28, refraining from naming any party in his condemnations and appeals for peace.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

But not all of “Warhead” is so grim: The author, while refraining from full-on prescription, does offer hopeful suggestions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

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