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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Since October, almost 80 million entries and exits have been registered, with 35,000 refusals of entry recorded.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach sued the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2024 over refusals to comply with a whistleblower complaint subpoena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
While asylum claims in Britain reached a record high, the number of refusals surged, and approvals at the initial stage climbed slightly in 2025 compared to 2024.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 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
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
