refused

Example Sentences

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Alodid was refused bail and was remanded into custody to appear in court again on 8 July.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"I am very, very disappointed," Artan told The New York Times from Istanbul, where he returned after being refused entry in Miami.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The woman alleged that Jackson repeatedly refused to delete the video and then taunted her with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Speaking to the BBC in 2024, Scolyer said he refused to take his shock diagnosis lying down.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

She tried to return his love letters; he refused to take them back.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock