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The phrase "initially refused to" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that an action or decision was made at the beginning or early stages, but was later changed or reversed. Example: John initially refused to go to the party, but after some convincing from his friends, he decided to join them.
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Sateh initially refused to even attend court.
Many, at least initially, refused to believe it.
Yet the Army initially refused to bring the bodies home.
Miuccia Prada initially refused to take part in this exhibition.
The Saudis initially refused to make a deal.
Also nervous, she initially refused to open her apartment door.
Livingstone initially refused to apologise, then agreed to do so.
The Paterson administration initially refused to respond to the reports.
Reports said Putin initially refused to give police his name.
The Home Office initially refused to do this.
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Dino initially refused to entertain the idea of moving.
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