Sentence examples similar to he was refrained from inspiring English sources

Bronfman calls the sale "a sad time" but says he's refrained from reading the numerous books about the episode.

Recently, he's refrained from close contact with parishioners because of a weakened immune system.

Regarding this controversy, it would be perfectly fine for Bernie Sanders to bring up the FBI investigation in future debates, although he's refrained from doing so thus far.

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has been in close consultation with his eurozone and Greek counterparts throughout negotiations, but he's refrained from specific prescriptions, instead making broad appeals for both sides to compromise.

With the exception of a semi-backpedaled comment on global warming, he's refraining from challenging any conservative shibboleths directly, and his rhetorical flourishes can still sound like the "let's double Gitmo!" Romney of 2008 infamy.

Bush's spokesman said in an email that the former president's vote will remain private, and that he is refraining from comment on the race until election day.

But the least he could do was refrain from gearing up to do it all over again.

But the national Democratic Party is refraining from intervening in primaries.

"So for now we are refraining from sending them.

Laguens said: "Police are refraining from listing a motive.

It is by no means a given Reus himself is keen on the move south – he will surely wait for firm offers from Spain and England before making up his mind – but unlike Hummels, he is noticeably refrained from pledging his loyalty to the club and left Munich without comment.