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refrenar-se Spanish
refrenarse Synonyms
Examples for "refrain"
Examples for "refrain"
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Even as political leaders play their role, citizens should refrain from violence.
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A U.S. State Department spokeswoman urged all sides to refrain from violence.
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MINUSMA urged both sides to refrain from violence that could endanger civilians.
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Obama's refrain on the victims of gun violence was powerful and inspiring.
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In return, global powers would refrain from slapping new sanctions on Tehran.
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Dearest Madam, forbear for the present: I am but in my noviciate.
2
Avoid extreams; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
3
Failing that, I request that you forbear invading me for a time.
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Broffin could not forbear the peering peep around the sheltering window draperies.
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But Folko called out, In the name of our holy Saviour, forbear.
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In Jehovah's name forbear; cried a shrill, but clear and melodious voice.
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For the life of me I cannot forbear a cry of exultation.
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Policeman peers in at me inquiringly, but I forbear to ask questions.
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I would forbear the requirements until after I have reached my lord.
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Whereupon those who accompanied the prince requested his Royal Highness to forbear.
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Sir, I cannot forbear to take the owlet out of your mouth.
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As for the letters of dear Lucy, I forbear to copy any.
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I could not forbear, even in our haste, to seek some consolation.
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Minerva could not forbear to admire, yet felt indignant at the insult.
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But I forbear to say more on a subject which is forbidden.
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Here especially is one which I cannot forbear stopping to look at.
