Sentence examples for originally declined from inspiring English sources

I was jet-lagged and had originally declined my friend Sean's offer to join him speed-dating.

Indeed, the New York Times originally declined to review it because it was merely a 'regional' book.

One document to go on display will be the letter from his friend Octave Mirbeau, author of Diary of a Chambermaid, after the commissioners originally declined planning permission.

The Crown Prosecution Service, which originally declined to prosecute anyone in the case, said Tuesday that it would review its decision in light of the inquest.

Variety reports that the British director originally declined to submit his film for this year's event, only to have a change of heart at the 11th hour.

Government prosecutors originally declined to join in the case, but a federal grand jury subpoenaed witnesses to begin testifying next month, The Los Angeles Times reported today.

After originally declining foreign aid, Mr. Berlusconi said that Italy would gladly accept the support offered by President Obama and would devote it to preserving the region's cultural and artistic heritage.

Originally declining, U.S. Congressman Barber Conable persuaded Cheney to join the moderate Republican Wednesday Group in order to move up the leadership ranks.

After World War I ended, high inflation in Germany added to the cost of the ship, and as a result, the Italian shipping company for whom the ship was originally built, declined to purchase her.

"That's something that I could have charged thousands of dollars for on a freelance basis," said Kristin, who ultimately was offered the job at a reduced pay rate and with a lesser title than originally advertised (she declined the offer).

The former England all-rounder Peter Willey was originally invited but he declined, citing family reasons.