Sentence examples for declining in order from inspiring English sources

Will he be declining, in order that someone who'd think it a wonderful opportunity might attend in his place?

Offered a role with the Ziegfeld Follies, Mills declined in order to start an all-black revue.

It is believed he was approached by the US administration during the 1990s to become the ambassador to South Africa, but declined in order to help his son run for the House of Representatives.

(Mr. Leopold said he had been asked to work as a consultant to Mr. Bacon on the film, but declined in order to start his own courier company in New York).

She declined in order to care for her husband, and Debbie Reynolds played the part.

Eventually Andy offered him the job as Editor which he declined in order to pursue his painting.

He had been offered a post as Minister to Siam in 1913, but declined in order to pursue the position in Peking.

Wong and fellow executive producer Glen Morgan wanted to sign Zinyk on for further appearances, but actor declined in order to pursue a career in the theatre in Toronto.

Kennedy had asked Shoup to remain as Commandant for a second term in 1963, but Shoup declined in order to allow the advancement of other Marine generals.

He was invited to join the American team at the 2010 IIHF World Championship, but declined in order to heal his injuries.

Lowney declined in order to shoot a film in Ireland with Terence Stamp; production on it was scheduled to begin in October 1997 and would have overrun into Cold Feets production calendar.