Example sentences of "he refuse [to-vb] [prep] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He refuses to treat with the men of Bernicia , for Eadwine is a too deceitful leader . |
| 2 | He refuses to play for the moment , boldly pressing on where others tend to dwell ; yet , with those Philadelphians really turning it on for the composer with whom this orchestra is most indelibly associated , superbly captured in Decca sound of great sumptuousness and tonal allure ( even if not always ideally balanced ) , it all makes for compulsive listening . |
| 3 | Sometimes this is done quite deliberately — he refuses to think about the event at all — while at other times it is his subconscious mind which ensures that he is no longer troubled by it . |
| 4 | The message was delivered to Mr Adams on Sunday , yet only a few hours later he refused to join with the leaders of constitutional parties in condemning the bomb outrage . |
| 5 | He refused to live in the President 's official residence , and was particularly remembered for his outspoken opposition to terrorism and the Mafia , his support for human rights , and his personal presence at times of national disaster as well as of celebration . |
| 6 | She asked if there was a Mackenzie in his squadron , but he refused to talk about the war , which suited her . |
| 7 | Sjahrir later acquired the reputation of a resistance leader , but although he refused to collaborate with the Japanese all he really did was to monitor the declining fortunes of Japan on his illegal radio . |
| 8 | Wilkinson conceded that odds against the title going to Elland Road for the first time in 18 years have ‘ lengthened considerably ’ but he refused to throw in the towel . |
| 9 | And yet he refused to follow through the consequences of his devious diplomacy . |
| 10 | ENGLAND full-back Lee Dixon last night revealed how he refused to buckle under the weight of criticism which has been hurled his way . |
| 11 | He refused to rise to the bait , instead giving her a quick kiss on the lips and heading for his car . |
| 12 | He refused to comment on the writ 's contents . |