refusal
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They have not been treated respectfully; hence the refusal to issue a hands-off order on Kyiv’s airport while the two were in town.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The comments came after Ukraine filed a formal notice to the United Nations body of the threats posed to civilian aircraft from its munitions—a risk Kyiv blames on Russia’s refusal to take adequate safety measures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
For many, the refusal to acknowledge any kind of pecking order will feel fresh, fun, validating and/or thought-provoking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The 26-year-old is caught between his desire to leave Atletico and the club's refusal to sell him to Barcelona.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“But where would we put them?” was Bragi’s refusal.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
While asylum claims in Britain reached a record high, the number of refusals surged, and approvals at the initial stage climbed slightly in 2025 compared to 2024.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Markus Lammert, European Commission Spokesperson for Internal Affairs, says 23m entries and exits have already been registered under EES, and there have been 12,000 refusals of entry.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
She also charts instances of plots, poisonings and refusals to work, actions that caused significant upheaval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
The successive refusals will leave the restraining order in place while the case against state officials works its way through the courts.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2025
Ed Plum had stopped calling after ten refusals.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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