Sentence examples for he refused to involve from inspiring English sources

The actors petitioned Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton, the Lord Chamberlain, and requested that he settle the dispute, but he refused to involve himself in the matter.

He has refused to involve his organization with the American attempt to construct democratic institutions, calling them a ruse intended to place the country under permanent American control.

"Male community elders felt disempowered, withdrew and refused to involve themselves further in any of their traditional roles".

A temporary cease-fire between India and the largest militant group, Hizbul Mujahedeen, fizzled in late 2000, after New Delhi refused to involve Pakistan in Kashmir talks.

She has refused to involve the group in abstinence-only education initiatives, much to the chagrin of her older, tradition-minded colleagues.

They refused to involve the First Presidency directly, but they agreed to contact Bundy's stake president.

The NZRU had invited the Springboks to tour as the Muldoon government refused to involve politics in sport.

Despite his credentials, Woodfull refused to involve himself in coaching the school's cricket teams, feeling that it would intrude on the responsibilities of the sports teachers.

Non-providers who refused to involve themselves in abortion care were particularly vehement in their opposition to second trimester abortions, and in certain instances refused to prescribe or administer misoprostol for women presenting for second trimester abortions.

My sister has now become very difficult and refuses to involve my brother or me in any plans (she gets on with my younger sister).

Senate Democrats criticized Mr. Winner on Monday for refusing to involve them in discussions about the hearings, and questioned whether the Republican-controlled committee could fairly investigate a matter involving Mr. Bruno.