refuse

Example Sentences

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Those who refuse to do so are punished.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

While bots like ChatGPT often “sugarcoat” answers or refuse certain questions entirely, according to Lu, Grok is designed to provide unfiltered information by pulling directly from the real-time social data on X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

It will come when the people demand leaders who refuse to be seduced by power, who speak honestly about both injustice and responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The decision to refuse her a visa was "a kick in the teeth", she says.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

My guilt tries to slink back in, but I refuse to wear it, and I can’t help feeling the tiniest bit relieved to know that he still needs me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam