He cultivated a suspicion of foreigners, specifically refusing to allow the British to have a resident at his court.

Because he specifically refused to worship the sun, Shimoun was beheaded with several thousands, including bishops, priests, and faithful.

About Taiwan, the general said Beijing hoped for a peaceful settlement but specifically refused to renounce force.

"And I specifically refuse to be baited into one of our pointless religious discussions."

The Buddha, on one particular occasion, specifically refused suggestions by Devadatta to institute vegetarianism in Sangha.

She specifically refused to attribute it to the new immigration law, now taking effect, which many have cited as a likely reason.

The report specifically refused to take a position on the blend of policy choices necessary to improve or maintain the credit rating:

But it also contains language allowing other companies to apply for the relief, as long as the Treasury does not specifically refuse them.

He specifically refuses to offer "a manifesto for action, complete with ... 10-point plans."

It specifically refused to answer questions about the previous crew of the Liberator.