Sentence examples for opt to refrain from inspiring English sources
Saturday's events have prompted some analysts to say that the government may now opt to refrain from calling polls any time soon, because the authorities' handling of the rally could damage support for Mr. Najib.
"But why not let Europe play bad cop on that front while we just shrug our shoulders and say, 'That's Europe, what are we going to do?'" he continued, noting that the U.S. could also opt to refrain from using its veto power in the Security Council.
At present, there appears to be little understanding in Washington of the need to make the changes in foreign policy that will significantly increase the probabilities that Iran will opt to refrain from weaponizing their growing nuclear capabilities a decade from now.
George Steinbrenner, who has opted to refrain from comment on the report, will not easily accept the panel's plans if the owners decide to adopt them.
He had his chance to put down his marker and opted to refrain from doing so, preferring to pretend that this is all some bad dream from which he'll shake himself when the morning comes.
Transportation officials have pleaded with New Yorkers to refrain from driving and opt for public transport throughout the duration of his visit.
Consumers who found out about the water loss beforehand tended to refrain from buying bottled water, instead opting for supplied bottled water.
He planned to refrain from the latter.
To refrain from that requires patience.
"We're going to refrain from "The Hunger Games".
