refused

Example Sentences

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Billie Holiday wanted to record “Strange Fruit,” but her label refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

While prosecution witnesses have refused to delineate between the Lachman and Palisades blazes, Haney has repeatedly described them as two distinct incidents that ignited days apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Aware of England's favoured method of creating chances - fast attacks after enticing pressure - Ghana consciously refused to step out of their defensive shape, leaving little space in behind for England to target.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Warsh didn’t participate in the forecast, and at his press conference, he refused to comment on the projections.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Everyone wanted to take us into their homes, but my mother refused.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell