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 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 blitzing Allen, the Steelers generated pressure with a four-man rush and zone coverage.
From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2021
Refraining from further comment, let us bring the actual development of the interior cities—on the navigable rivers and on the lakes—into juxtaposition for easy comparison.
From Old Mackinaw The Fortress of the Lakes and its Surroundings by Strickland, W. P. (William Peter)
