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Meanings of refuse to in English

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Usage of refuse to in English
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We absolutely refuse to be involved in the crisis in any way.
Reuters
2
The amendment would also allow parliament to refuse to accept any agreement.
The Guardian
3
Veto powers Russia and China refuse to condemn Assad or support sanctions.
Reuters
4
It was a direct question, however, and he couldn't refuse to respond.
Arcanum Unbounded
5
I simply refuse to believe any of this is actually taking place.
The devil's touch
6
To speak of the sea is to refuse to speak of yourself.
Dagmar's daughter
7
Parzival: I refuse to answer any more questions until you start reciprocating.
Ready Player One
8
However, these beings refuse to have anything to do with Terran government.
Space Master, GM Book
9
And sometimes they come upon farmers who refuse to change their methods.
Reuters
10
You could simply say no - and refuse to accept the swag.
Reuters
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No; I refuse to allow you to go on in this way.
Three Dramas
12
The Standard Model still has various problems that stubbornly refuse to cooperate.
Wired
13
Their daughter was working, an excellent reason to refuse to come along.
The Irish Times
14
At first the inmates of the house refuse to let them in.
Our Holidays / Their Meaning and Spirit; retold from St. Nichola...
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If you refuse to answer a question I'll have to zap you.
The girl who played with fire
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Alexander invades India and defeats Porus; his soldiers refuse to proceed farther.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 / (From the Ris...
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