How to use "refusal" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "refusal" in popular movie and book plots

  • Leroy and his English teacher, mrs Sherwood, clash over his refusal to do homework.  - Fame (1980 film)
  • Sam criticizes her refusal to consider other suspects, as most of the physical evidence points away from the two boys.  - Murder by Numbers
  • After the refusal of Retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa he caused trouble at the court and was exiled to Izu.  - The Tale of the Heike
  • Football player Benny O'Donnell (Cole Hauser) confronts Pink about his refusal to sign the pledge.  - Dazed and Confused (film)
  • Pyanfar's refusal to surrender Tully to the kif angers them and they "declare war" on the hani.  - The Chanur novels
  • Miller's refusal leads to an exchange of fire between Beckett and Miller.  - Sniper (1993 film)
  • Despite Fouquet's refusal to go along with Aramis's plot, Louis orders d'Artagnan to arrest him, which he manages following an epic chase.  - The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later
  • Cal does not understand and sees his father's refusal to accept the gift as another emotional rejection.  - East of Eden (film)
  • Because of Lee's refusal to leave the office, she has gained news coverage from the media, which they believe to be a hunger strike.  - Secretary (2002 film)
  • At Smollett's refusal to surrender the map, Silver threatens an attack, and, within a short while, the attack on the stockade is launched.  - Treasure Island
  • Agliè becomes frustrated with Belbo's refusal to let him see this (non-existent) map.  - Foucault's Pendulum
  • Now having the upper hand, she is able to punish Rougon for his refusal to marry her.  - Son Excellence Eugène Rougon
  • No refusal is accepted.  - Revolutionary Girl Utena
  • Jess's wife Eliza, (Dorothy McGuire) a Quaker minister, is deeply religious and steadfast in her refusal to engage in violence.  - Friendly Persuasion (1956 film)
  • Sam retracts his refusal by speaking with Deputy Minister mr Helpmann (Peter Vaughan) at a party hosted by Ida.  - Brazil (1985 film)
  • Celie is amazed by Sofia's defiant refusal to submit to Harpo's attempts to control her.  - The Color Purple

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