decline to comment

Frequency: 6.05.8 per million words

to politely refuse to give an opinion

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Examples (10)

  • The company spokesperson declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
  • When asked about the rumors, the senator declined to comment, citing privacy concerns.
  • The actor gracefully declined to comment on his personal life during the press conference.
  • Yesterday, the CEO declined to comment when reporters questioned him about the merger.
  • On the advice of her lawyer, the witness declined to comment further.
  • It is standard practice for employees to decline to comment on internal company matters.
  • Both parties involved in the dispute have declined to comment publicly.
  • The official will likely decline to comment until the report is officially released.
  • In a written statement, the firm stated that it must decline to comment at this time.
  • He repeatedly declined to comment on the specifics of the case to avoid prejudicing the trial.