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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are refusing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action where someone is currently not agreeing to something or declining a request.
Example: "Despite multiple attempts to negotiate, they are refusing to accept the terms of the agreement."
Alternatives: "are declining" or "are not accepting".
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Two unions are refusing.
Republicans are refusing to do that.
We are refusing to accept that".
"They are refusing to admit it".
Some policemen are refusing to fight.
The unions, unsurprisingly, are refusing to budge.
The Republicans are refusing to go along.
Hundreds of experts are refusing to reregister.
XL are refusing to comment.
Printers are refusing political works.
Some councils are refusing to accept refugees.
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