refusal
noun
an act or instance of refusing.
refusals
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pluralof refusal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Her doctors responded with the same reassurances about her baby, and the same refusals of her request.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
Now, I ache a little when I think about those refusals.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
She also charts instances of plots, poisonings and refusals to work, actions that caused significant upheaval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
Asked if a reason was given for the refusals, Ms McLoughlin said "Sometimes he was sleeping, sometimes he just did not want to see us."
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
And although he always refused to discuss secret matters, even his refusals could attract attention, further angering the NSA.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
