refusal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The most visible instances are the five task forces he’s established on matters such as the central bank’s balance sheet and its inflation models, and his refusal to provide forward guidance about future policy moves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The refusal of the Fed chairman to participate, however, raises questions about how much credence investors should give the dot plot going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
They have not been treated respectfully; hence the refusal to issue a hands-off order on Kyiv’s airport while the two were in town.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
The 26-year-old is caught between his desire to leave Atletico and the club's refusal to sell him to Barcelona.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Nothing should tempt her to go, if they did; and she regretted that her father’s known habits would be giving her refusal less meaning than she could wish.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
OpenAI created a program to give vetted organizations and researchers access to models with fewer automated safety refusals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The report also states that student loan repayments "directly reduce mortgage availability", with many respondents reporting lower borrowing limits, delayed home ownership or mortgage refusals.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach sued the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2024 over refusals to comply with a whistleblower complaint subpoena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
While asylum claims in Britain reached a record high, the number of refusals surged, and approvals at the initial stage climbed slightly in 2025 compared to 2024.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
On hearing such refusals, the traders offered Antain more and more money for his handiwork.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
Vocabulary lists containing refusal
"The First Day of School," Vocabulary from the short story
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Catching Fire
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
poems about parents
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!