Example Sentences

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“However we judge that he will refrain from signalling a faster rate hiking cycle,” the senior economist and senior currency strategist says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies were rising Thursday after President Donald Trump said he will refrain from introducing tariffs on goods from European countries opposing his plan to acquire Greenland from Denmark.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

The PPI adds to the Wall Street consensus that the Federal Reserve will refrain from cutting interest rates again later this month.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

First of all, if Americans know that their purchases will be cheaper next month, then they will refrain from buying items today.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

“You, of all people, will refrain from lecturing me,” said Irian.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell