The phrase "as to refrain" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly; the correct form would be "to refrain from."
Example: "He decided to refrain from commenting on the issue."
Alternatives: "in order to avoid" or "so as not to."
The United States and Russia, as cosponsors of the Middle East peace process, call upon the leadership of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to take urgent steps to ease tension, as well as to refrain from actions that are harmful to the other side and to resume the dialogue at a high political level.
The present study suggests that a large amount of the study cohort felt significantly impaired as to refrain from driving.
The record was left untitled as to refrain from labeling its content, and its packaging features a "smiley face" logo inspired by pop art.
We urge the U.S. to put aside its political prejudices and correct its mistakes so as to refrain from undermining bilateral relations.
The 76 teenage brides were more likely than the others to have a coital frequency below seven times a week (23.3 versus 14.8%) as well as to refrain from answering the question on coital frequency (16/76 versus 7/129).
The patients will be instructed to avoid eating foods containing nitrate and caffeine and to avoid smoking and exercise 24 h before testing, as well as to refrain from ingesting either food or water for at least 2 h before testing.
If I do, my blog post will probably just be a plea for everyone as ignorant as me to refrain from taking sides.
Both the intervention group and the control group received standardised information and advice from their GP or sport physician about the background of patellofemoral pain syndrome and its good prognosis, as well as advice to refrain from all sports activities that provoke pain.
If each intention is conditioned on the other, it's just as reasonable to refrain from acting as it is to engage in it.[35] Bratman (1997) has suggested that what an individual intends can extend beyond what he can settle himself, so long as he can reasonably predict that the relevant other parties will act appropriately.
"At a time when unity among South Sudanese is more needed than ever, I call on the leaders of this new country and all political factions and parties, as well as community leaders, to refrain from any action that fuels ethnic tensions and exacerbates violence," she said in a statement.
Some carbs and a good night's sleep are the best ingredients for a successful rally and as hard as it is to refrain from going nuts, the finale parties are always the best so it's always smart to save yourself for them!
