refusal
noun
re·fus·al
ri-ˈfyü-zəl 
1
: the act of refusing or denying
2
: the opportunity or right of refusing or taking before others
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Examples of refusal in a Sentence
My request for more money was met with a flat refusal.
his flat refusal of our reasonable request was rather startling
Recent Examples on the Web
Walmart, Miller said, has attempted to justify its refusal to support Apple Pay by claiming Walmart Pay is more popular with consumers than Apple Pay.
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Steven Aquino, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
An appeal against the refusal to give planning permission to a James Cameron-backed £750M ($950M) UK film studio has reached the UK government.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Her condemnation includes a swipe at Pence, who was targeted by rioters for his refusal to block the certification of Biden’s victory.
—Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
The best dealers have built relationships with collectors around the world and often have first right of refusal when those pieces come back to market.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
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Steven Aquino, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
An appeal against the refusal to give planning permission to a James Cameron-backed £750M ($950M) UK film studio has reached the UK government.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Her condemnation includes a swipe at Pence, who was targeted by rioters for his refusal to block the certification of Biden’s victory.
—Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
The best dealers have built relationships with collectors around the world and often have first right of refusal when those pieces come back to market.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for refusal
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“Refusal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refusal. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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refusal
noun
re·fus·al
ri-ˈfyü-zəl
1
: the act of refusing or denying
2
: the opportunity or right of refusing or taking (as a purchase) before others
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