refusal
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A previous chamber opera, “The Refusal of Time,” seen at UCLA’s Royce Hall seven years ago, was a supercharged planetary exploration of 19th century South African colonialism.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2025
Refusal can mean a jail sentence, though there is the option of civilian service out of uniform too.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2024
Refusal rates among Chinese nationals for the most common U.S. visitor visas reached 80% in fiscal year 2021 and more than 30% in 2022, the two highest years on record, according to State Department data.
From Reuters • Apr. 28, 2023
Refusal to accept responsibility is not just a boomer quirk.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2021
Refusal to “lock in” was considered a petty offense.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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