refused

Example Sentences

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"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

After all, it is not as though one of his referees was refused entry to the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But when doctors refused to rule out the World Cup, he immediately began planning his comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When he was questioned by an investigating judge he refused to answer any questions.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She refused the relative safety and comfort of house arrest with a German family and chose to go to prison instead.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly