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Recent Examples of refrain
Halls, who has since retired from the industry, agreed to pay a $500 fine, participate in a firearms safety class, refrain from taking drugs or alcohol and complete 24 hours of community service.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Pending a final decision, the court ordered earlier this month that Venezuela refrain from holding elections in the territory.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
This refrain is often accompanied by her dabbing at her face delicately with a tissue.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
That’s a familiar refrain that Sox fans heard last year from a different manager.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Pending a final decision, the court ordered earlier this month that Venezuela refrain from holding elections in the territory.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 25 May 2025
This refrain is often accompanied by her dabbing at her face delicately with a tissue.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
That’s a familiar refrain that Sox fans heard last year from a different manager.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refrain
chorus
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Refrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrain. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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