won't hear of
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Her friends won’t hear of it, of course.
From Los Angeles Times
He wishes her to go into a convent, but she won’t hear of it, and after a touching appeal, is about to faint when Roderigo dashes in and demands her hand.
From Literature
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The mechanics tell her it’s better to sell it and buy a new one than fix it, but she won’t hear of it.
From Los Angeles Times
Daboll, of course, won’t hear of any mention about the future beyond the next game.
From Seattle Times
But tough-guy Trump won’t hear of it.
From Washington Post
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