Sentence examples for a blunt refusal from inspiring English sources

Part of McIlroy's allure has always been a blunt refusal – or basic inability – to flatline, even mid-tournament, a scenario which shows no sign of changing.

I can't remember which book I pulled from the shelves, but her reaction sticks in my mind - a blunt refusal to consider the book I'd recommended.

The other major blind spot in the anti-European tabloid reaction is a blunt refusal to understand, yet alone publicise, the way decisions are taken in the EU.

While "the disclosed e-mails suggest a blunt refusal to share scientific data and methodologies with others," the report states, "we can sympathise with" Philip Jones, director of the CRU.

"His blunt refusal to put a ceiling on the local housing market caused nationwide controversy over whether he was representing the interests of major real estate developers instead of the public, who found housing prices unaffordable," the news agency said.

Kurt's father's blunt refusal to talk eventually gave way to a promise to sign the relevant papers at the guardianship court after Kurt cornered his father at work.

His casual vibe and blunt refusal to be offensive when the score dictates it makes Tomic one of the most puzzling players on tour.

In that case, her blunt refusal – supported by the usual diplomatic bullying – to accept proposed improvements in engine standards forced the European commission to find another means of reducing greenhouse gases.

That option, of blunt refusal, doesn't even consciously occur to her — she assumes that if she wants to say no she has to do so in a conciliatory, gentle, tactful way, in a way that would take "an amount of effort that was impossible to summon".

This float is significant to the Department of Defense because the Korean War marked the United States' and United Nations' blunt refusal to accept the Communist invasion of South Korea.

What's unclear is whether or not NBC was actually considering Stern prior to his blunt refusal, or whether Stern was dismissing the rumors as outright hearsay.