refraining
- present participle of refrain.
Example Sentences
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Refraining from voting "would not solve anything", he said.
From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024
Refraining from overindulging at a friend’s house is basic good manners.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2023
Refraining from further exploiting the latest spat in public might signal the opening of a hand rather than the closing of a fist.
From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023
Refraining from alcoholic beverages at night and in general could potentially provide deeper, more consistent sleep, which might, in turn, offer more energy throughout the day.
From Fox News • Dec. 31, 2021
Refraining from discussing with Master Maloney the alleged bone-headedness of girls, Smith went through into the inner room, and found John sitting in the editorial chair, glancing through the latest number of Peaceful Moments.
From The Prince and Betty by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
