Example Sentences

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As the visa refusals piled up, some began to fear their American college dreams were vanishing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

Markus Lammert, European Commission Spokesperson for Internal Affairs, says 23m entries and exits have already been registered under EES, and there have been 12,000 refusals of entry.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The successive refusals will leave the restraining order in place while the case against state officials works its way through the courts.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025

Magister II- lyrio and Ser Jorah had taught her the traditional refusals for these offerings.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin