Example Sentences

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Other retailers are refraining from plugging their connection to Kelly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Those of us who believed otherwise are refraining from saying "I told you so" — OK, we're definitely not.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023

Most writers are refraining from press interviews for their shows, promotional events organized by networks or studios, and from posting on their own social media accounts, where they would boost awareness about their work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023

"The minuscule turnover, despite market strength, suggests that investors are refraining from action until today's speech by V. Putin, tomorrow's parliamentary sessions and the announcement of new sanctions," Sinara Investment Bank said.

From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2023

Well, I suppose you can't help it, but when you want to know a thing and are refraining from asking questions, you always have it more or less.'

From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary