refused

Example Sentences

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Contacted by AFP on Saturday, the police declined to give the identities of the victims of the crime, and refused to comment on whether the incident concerned the Prost family.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Second, it turns out that the grand jury originally refused to indict the Broadview Six, and instead came back with what’s called a “no true bill.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Except Acuna refused to give Mowry the chance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the 2026 World Cup, after American authorities refused to provide funding.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Maya-Jade had already asked Vivian for help, but her grandmother had refused, saying that she never meddled in other people’s affairs.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman