Example Sentences

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“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

“Even when he struggled early in his career, one thing you could count on is, that guy is tough as nails, a competitor. Refused to lose at anything.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2021

Even then, Goldenvoice usually included a roll call of punk rockers to keep the operation connected to its history: the Descendents, the Refused, the Damned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2019

My last solo album, The Raven That Refused to Sing, was without doubt the most old-school progressive album I've ever done.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2015

A colt, for blood and mettled speed, The choicest of the running breed, Of youthful strength and beauty vain, Refused subjection to the rein.

From Favourite Fables in Prose and Verse by Weir, Harrison