Sentence examples for have long refused from inspiring English sources

The Palestinians have long refused to negotiate with Israel without a halt in settlement construction.

The Palestinians have long refused to return to the negotiating table unless Israel halts the construction of settlements.

The British and U.S. patent offices have long refused to expend time or energy on such claims.

The Taliban have long refused to negotiate with the Karzai government or join what they consider a puppet administration.

This helps explain why the same Muslim leaders who denounced the attacks on the United States have long refused to condemn the terrorism directed at Israel.

Several major restaurant chains -- including McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King -- have long refused to serve meat from downer animals to avoid health problems.

Her illustrious family has long refused to discuss her.

India has long refused any international mediation of the conflict.

(François Mitterrand had long refused, his friend René Bousquet having organised the roundups of Jews).

I've long refused to hide my sexuality or to be ashamed of who I am.

The Australian government has long refused to "comment on operational matters".