Despite this action, the board refused to retract its position and allow institutions to restore the investment as an asset on their books.

The armed forces refused to hand over their records or allow access.

"I refuse to sit back and allow others to decide Ian's fate."

Mr. Mazik refused to talk to a reporter or allow a visit.

The tournament officials had videotape proving that his hand left the piece, but refused to release the video evidence and allow Polgár the win.

But the ones who were dying refused to listen or allow me to listen.

So many things had happened, in so short a time, that her mind refused to relax and allow her body rest.

She stiffened, refusing to falter and allow him to cow her with unfounded fear.

But Australian officials refuse to spend more money or allow for more competitors than the 400 sailors they expect.

The landlord refused to refund the money or allow for subletting until after the eighteenth month, remaining six months.