refused

Example Sentences

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The band has canceled all upcoming tour dates, including a high-profile run opening for Refused on their final North American tour this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

“He refused to give up, Refused to leave a fellow American behind, and refused to put his own life above the lives of others in need,” Mr. Biden said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Refused to try, he might have said, but her son had cultivated quiet diplomacy in matters of maternal persuasion.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2020

Refused permission to dock by the Malaysian authorities, their tiny fishing vessel was left stranded for a month floating in the Andaman Sea.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2020

Refused to see them, just as she refused to see me when I called on Cooper's behalf—and in my priestly capacity too.

From Abington Abbey A Novel by Marshall, Archibald