continue to refuse
Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words
To persist in saying no.
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- Despite all the evidence, he continued to refuse any involvement in the scandal.
- The company continues to refuse negotiations with the striking workers.
- She has decided to continue to refuse their offer, hoping for a better one.
- Even after repeated requests, they continue to refuse to disclose the full details.
- The patient continued to refuse treatment, despite knowing the risks.
- The government spokesman said they would continue to refuse the foreign aid if conditions were attached.
- Despite being threatened, the witness continued to refuse to change her testimony.
- He continues to refuse to acknowledge his mistakes, which is a major problem.
- The committee will continue to refuse the proposal unless significant changes are made.
- For several weeks, the child continued to refuse to eat anything new.