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Meanings of refrain in English
Usage of refrain in English
1
Even as political leaders play their role, citizens should refrain from violence.
2
A U.S. State Department spokeswoman urged all sides to refrain from violence.
3
MINUSMA urged both sides to refrain from violence that could endanger civilians.
4
Obama's refrain on the victims of gun violence was powerful and inspiring.
5
In return, global powers would refrain from slapping new sanctions on Tehran.
6
It asked for public comment on how long to refrain from enforcement.
7
A common refrain from Dutch coaches is that Australian players are 'coachable'.
8
We ask that you submit accurate information and refrain from impersonating others.
9
I think we are really appealing for everybody to refrain from violence.
10
The Group of 20's pledge to refrain from currency wars rings hollow.
11
I doubt there's anything he'd refrain from doing, simply for moral principles.
12
His words were lost to an especially loud refrain from the chorus.
13
The words are simple and the refrain is too catchy to forget.
14
Josephine leaned out from the casement and softly joined in the refrain:
15
The song and refrain are carried on somewhat in the following style:
16
The women cease from weaving and the men refrain from all labor.
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Translations for refrain
Refrain through the time
Refrain across language varieties
South Africa
Common
United Kingdom
Common
New Zealand
Common
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