Example sentences of "[coord] refused the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although the girl 's sister Christie was now engaged to be married and their Uncle Nathan in Leeds had tried to persuade Sarah to take over as his housekeeper , Sarah had dug in her heels and refused the invitation . |
| 2 | In stark contrast with Dustin 's ambition , this was the year that George C. Scott won and refused the Oscar for Patton . |
| 3 | However , my wife has become concerned about the health of one of them and refused the invitation . |
| 4 | Henry came into Finch 's flat one day and refused the usual catechism about what he had said to the analyst . |
| 5 | He took a large sip of his sherry and refused the soup . |
| 6 | Sir Thomas drank several cups of coffee and refused the brandy . |
| 7 | Earlier , troops had shot dead an 18-year-old youth after he had thrown stones at a patrol near Nablus and refused the soldiers ' orders to halt , military officials said . |
| 8 | She accepted the coffee but refused the chair . |
| 9 | He licked his lips but refused the challenge . |
| 10 | She kissed him , affectionately enough , but refused the offer . |