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Free sign upThe phrase "and refusing to agree" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is not willing to accept or consent to a proposal or opinion.
Example: "Despite the overwhelming evidence presented, she remained firm in her stance, and refusing to agree, she walked away from the discussion."
Alternatives: "and declining to accept" or "and not consenting to".
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Unfortunately, they ended just as all the others had – with Kony walking away and refusing to agree to the terms of any agreement.
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South Sudan pointed out that the fees Sudan was demanding were as much as 10 times greater than the average rates paid by other countries in similar situations and refused to agree to the inflated price.
But even Tony Abbott, interviewed on Andrew Bolt's television program, pointed out that national security policy had not changed since his demise, and refused to agree that the Paris mass murder could be backed by the Qur'an.
This being the 70's, all sorts of readings suggest themselves -- Americans certainly had enough to run from in 1971 -- but when Mr. Spielberg traveled to Rome to promote the movie, and refused to agree with the European news media that the truck symbolized the Oppressive Stranglehold of the Bourgeoisie, or the Establishment, or America, four journalists walked out on him.
Chris-Craft hampered efforts to create shows, "consistently complained about the expense" and refused to agree to a budget for two years, McCluggage said.
But Republicans have rejected any tax increases, and Democrats are rightly refusing to agree to any package without revenues.
James Lees was admitted to Manchester Infirmary with two severe sabre wounds to the head, but was refused treatment and sent home after refusing to agree with the surgeon's insistence that "he had had enough of Manchester meetings".
The radio spots criticized three agencies -- Personal Touch Health Care, the Visiting Nurse Service of Brooklyn and the Metropolitan Jewish Health System -- for refusing to agree to pay $10 an hour.
It cited last week's threat by the Royal Bournemouth Hospital to fine patients and their families for supposedly refusing to agree to be discharged.
Cyprus and some other Mediterranean nations are refusing to agree new rules on water.
Sure, political reporters and readers alike may be combing through the testimony for revelations about the president, such as whether he really asked Comey to drop an investigation into the administration's rumored links to Russia, and whether he fired Comey for refusing to agree.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com