refuse to work
Example Sentences
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Aslef said its members would walk out on 3 October and refuse to work non-contractual overtime from 21 September because of the company's "persistent refusal" to adhere to guidelines for disciplinary proceedings.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
Some chains refuse to work with certain insurers, and a family on Medicaid might need to wrestle with multiple pharmacies for medication pickup.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
As well as the walkouts, Aslef members will refuse to work rest days from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 April and from Monday 8 to Tuesday 9 April, union said.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2024
The drivers will also refuse to work overtime from Monday 29 January until Tuesday 6 February.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
Sometimes after, or even during a run, he will rage, throw himself against the walls of the maze, or curl up and refuse to work at all.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
