Collocations withrefusal
These are words often used in combination withrefusal.
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absolute refusal
The most salient characteristic of his response to criticism was an absolute refusal to concede even the slightest error on his part.
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continued refusal
He did so, but was refused because of his continued refusal to enter a rehabilitation centre.
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initial refusal
The initial refusal of the royal family to participate in the commemoration of her death led to public anger, press criticism, and gentle persuasion from the prime minister.
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outright refusal
However, there were several instances of outright refusal.
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persistent refusal
This included how to conduct house calls, and house-to-house surveys, how to take persistent refusal, how to 'gender' one's appeal, and how to close the sale.
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right of refusal
That is why it is so important, as previous speakers said, that the right of refusal must be retained.
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stubborn refusal
Far from manifesting a stubborn refusal to recognize observed facts, critics often depended on them.
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wilful refusal
Putting wilful refusal to consummate into the nullity grounds and not divorce grounds is done for the sake of convenience and the ease of petitioners.
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