Example Sentences

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“He refused to give up, Refused to leave a fellow American behind, and refused to put his own life above the lives of others in need,” Mr. Biden said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Refused to try, he might have said, but her son had cultivated quiet diplomacy in matters of maternal persuasion.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2020

Refused permission to dock by the Malaysian authorities, their tiny fishing vessel was left stranded for a month floating in the Andaman Sea.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2020

Even then, Goldenvoice usually included a roll call of punk rockers to keep the operation connected to its history: the Descendents, the Refused, the Damned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2019

"Refused it, Frida! what do you mean?" said her friend, starting up.

From Little Frida A Tale of the Black Forest by Anonymous