But she went back home soon after because the authorities declined to help her.

The authorities declined to identify the victims, other than to say that the two people killed were a couple.

French local authorities declined to say whether the plan would be approved.

But when the fare changed in January 1992, the authority declined to make such a switch.

But the authority declined because it considered the rents too high.

The authorities declined to release a copy of the letter.

The authorities declined to discuss the disposition of those cases.

Because of his age, the authorities declined to provide any information about the boy, including whether he had a criminal record.

The authorities declined to identify any of the victims last night.

If the authorities decline to act, as they did, you may seek alternatives.