as in refusal
a vote or decision against something
the motion to award the controversial scholar an honorary degree from the university passed by an overwhelming margin, with only two recorded non placets
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Artificial intelligence systems do not possess human intelligence and therefore should not be granted rights or protections reserved for people, as evidenced by the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a case challenging the requirement that copyrightable works must have human authorship.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026 -
But for those who are tending toward cosmetic refusal anyway, the Commission’s words might be just the spiritual ticket.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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When asked if there was any chance of romance between the contestants on the series, Adams and Cameron answer with an emphatic no.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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As androids are released from servitude and others chase down their own kind for their human masters, we're left to ponder the point-of-no-return for humanity and this artificial species.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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That prompted a complete collapse of the negotiations, then passage of the bill as written and, finally, Polis' veto.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Majeed voted with Republicans to override Stein’s veto of a controversial bill about sexuality, religion in schools and school libraries.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Congress does not have a yay or nay on the merger, but Democratic lawmakers have warned of investigations and other actions, something that will prove much more salient if the party gains control of one or more chambers in the midterms.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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With Cornyn not on the floor, the vote for more than 25 minutes was stuck at 56 ayes and 40 nays, with three other GOP senators, Rick Scott of Florida, Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson and Mike Lee of Utah, not voting, for unclear reasons.—
Emily Wilkins,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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VistaVision is all about the size of the negative.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ritrovata laboratory, from the original camera and sound negatives provided by Purnima Dutta and the magnetic track preserved by BFI National Archive.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
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What are the pros and cons of a pergola?—
Melissa Minton,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Here are four alternatives to using landscape fabric, along with the pros and cons of each.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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