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A spokesperson for the CHP said that, out of respect for Cano’s family and the integrity of the review process, the agency was refraining from comment until it had “thoroughly examined” the medical examiner’s report.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

He repeated again Thursday, as he was given the last word as the hearing closed, that he was refraining from violence.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022

In Callen’s absence, Schaub continued to host the podcast with special guests and said he was refraining from sharing his “true thoughts” about the allegations because it was “only gonna hurt Bryan.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2020

Assad said earlier this week that the militants had breached the deal from the first day and the army was refraining from responding to give the deal a chance.

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2016

“Just now!” said Harry, who was refraining from yelling with enormous difficulty.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling