Example Sentences

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“To prevent a boil-over of emotion, or in the effort to limit that, I am refraining from making comments on the issue at this time,” the sheriff said.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022

I am refraining from looking at future episodes, tempting though it is, so don’t ask.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2015