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Meanings of refuse in English
Synonyms
Examples for "decline"
Examples for "decline"
1
That number will decline further, as health insurance costs continue to rise.
2
Mr Eichel said he saw no problem with the euro's recent decline.
3
The result, of course, was to increase the rate of sales decline.
4
This species is in serious decline both in Britain and mainland Europe.
5
Even after its recent decline, the market remains far above these levels.
1
Patients need new options because HIV can mutate to resist existing treatments.
2
This year has deepened my understanding of our collective responsibility to resist.
3
But America cannot resist this transition; we must lead it, he said.
4
Local brand names are also known to resist foreign control, analysts said.
5
However, others seem keen to resist such a change in church teaching.
1
Either house could reject the resolution, and the president has veto power.
2
There are a number of reasons why workers should reject Partnership 2000:
3
I believe you wish to reject this power you carry within yourself.
4
South Korea's Defence Ministry officials said the government would reject the request.
5
If there is no change, don't be surprised if people reject Europe.
1
Don't pass up on the chance to view the cave paintings here.
2
Gentlemen should always pass up the fare of ladies in an omnibus.
3
And I think I'll pass up a vacation for the time being.
4
Lucic sprung the Oilers captain with a long pass up the middle.
5
There were some stones nearby-thiswas an opportunity she couldn't pass up.
1
However, Evans said the opportunity was simply too good to turn down.
2
Watson said it was possible the three would turn down the request.
3
However, her decision to turn down the historic offer ended up backfiring.
4
However, if the oil starts smoking, turn down the heat without delay.
5
Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume.
1
Her tone made him turn away, clearly sorry he had said anything.
2
Should he turn away now, or ask for directions to another place?
3
She started to turn away when she thought she saw a light.
4
I turn away and look out; but I see a different landscape.
5
It's kind of a story you don't want to turn away from.
Usage of refuse in English
1
We absolutely refuse to be involved in the crisis in any way.
2
The amendment would also allow parliament to refuse to accept any agreement.
3
Veto powers Russia and China refuse to condemn Assad or support sanctions.
4
It was a direct question, however, and he couldn't refuse to respond.
5
I simply refuse to believe any of this is actually taking place.
6
However, it does sometimes refuse entry to Iranian government officials and professionals.
7
To speak of the sea is to refuse to speak of yourself.
8
If they refuse help, they can no longer expect to receive benefits.
9
But I hope you understand, you also have the right to refuse.
10
In the UK, patients have the absolute right to refuse such treatment.
11
Parzival: I refuse to answer any more questions until you start reciprocating.
12
However, these beings refuse to have anything to do with Terran government.
13
Have the confidence to refuse unusual requests for personal or financial information.
14
And sometimes they come upon farmers who refuse to change their methods.
15
You could simply say no - and refuse to accept the swag.
16
But if they refuse they need to think carefully about the consequences.
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