Example Sentences
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The dollar strengthened, but is likely to weaken this year even if the Federal Reserve refrains from cutting interest rates, TD Securities strategists said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“This proposal is decidedly neutral and refrains from saying that any asset class is any better or worse than other investment types.”
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
“This proposal is decidedly neutral and refrains from saying that any asset class is any better or worse than other investment types, as the law requires,” said U.S.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
If Iran refrains from violent crackdowns on protesters, there is a chance that anti-government protestors overthrow the government.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
In my ear, my Baba’s deep voice murmurs the refrains.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
