refuse to recognize
Example Sentences
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When workers give their boss signed union cards showing a majority of them want to form a union, refuse to recognize or bargain with the union.
From Slate • Oct. 2, 2023
We refuse to recognize it because it would require us to look in the mirror.
From Salon • Aug. 18, 2022
If leaders refuse to recognize that public opinion has changed, the party is unlikely to win in the next election.
From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021
It will only get worse as long as judges and antitrust regulators refuse to recognize that it is no longer sufficient to look at existing competition in reviewing a merger or joint venture.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2018
“Well,” he said, “let us hear what will happen to us supposing we accept your warning and refuse to recognize Ughtred of Tyrnaus.”
From The Traitors by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
