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Meanings of refused in English

The failure of a horse to jump an obstacle.

Usage of refused in English
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He refused to let people's political and ethical concerns set his agenda.
The myth of a christian nation: how the quest for political powe...
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However, his Bank of Ireland card refused to let him buy credit.
The Irish Times
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The bank refused to rule out a rights issue in the future.
Reuters
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However, Government officials have refused to confirm the validity of the report.
The Irish Times
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Tredwell refused to accept the young medical student as a serious suitor.
Ghosts
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The government has refused to consider increasing general contributions, notably employers' contributions.
The Guardian
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I left, heavy with the words she refused to let me say.
The king of lies
8
Democrats have so far refused to work with Republicans on internet legislation.
Reuters
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However, the BBC reports successive governments in Madrid have refused to negotiate.
Radio NZ
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The government asked the army to step in, but the military refused.
The Guardian
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Mr Peters today refused to respond to any questions about the matter.
Radio NZ
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Powell refused to allow his certainties to come into contact with reality.
The Guardian
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The commission's full report said Vote Leave repeatedly refused to attend interviews.
The Guardian
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In recent days, Italy has refused to accept two migrant rescue ships.
Radio NZ
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The board refused to release either report on several grounds, including privacy.
Radio NZ
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Patel refused to comment today but he has previously defended his work.
The Guardian
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