refuse sb entry

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

to refuse to allow someone to enter

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Examples (10)

  • The bouncer can refuse you entry if you don't have ID.
  • The immigration officer refused him entry due to an invalid visa.
  • They were refused entry to the exclusive club for not meeting the dress code.
  • We will refuse anyone entry who appears intoxicated.
  • The security guard has refused them entry on several occasions.
  • The museum reserves the right to refuse visitors entry if they carry large bags.
  • Despite having tickets, the couple was unexpectedly refused entry to the concert venue.
  • The authorities refused the journalists entry to the press conference.
  • Why would they refuse a paying customer entry to the event?
  • Being refused entry at the border was a humiliating experience for the family.