"being refused" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it after an action has been attempted and denied permission or approval. For example: She asked to use the restroom but was refused.
Despite being refused permission, she put on her own jacket.
There was surprise at Micallef's piece being refused.
"They're being refused entry into the traditional shelter system".
After 10 April, tourists must instead apply online in advance or risk being refused entry.
His former accountant, America's star witness, stormed out of al-Qaeda after being refused a loan.
"Let's talk about being refused to be served at a restaurant in public.
He doesn't even think he has offended, despite being found guilty and being refused an appeal.
The university is gradually moving to Vienna after being refused accreditation by Hungarian authorities.
Other penalties include having sewage treatment licences revoked or being refused business licences.
Yet he still remembers being refused drinking water by a Thakur.
But only now is that birth being refused all guardianship, in defiance of international law.
