Sentence examples for refuse to reopen from inspiring English sources

But Jim Bednar, the executive director of the system, said inmates whose tests might prove they are innocent are still at the mercy of local prosecutors who can refuse to reopen the case.

The issue came to a head after the Supreme Court refused to reopen the issue of class certification.

Several local officials refused to reopen ballot boxes, and the Riley campaign filed suit to block the entire recount.

Despite the unusual Congressional legislation, several federal courts refused to reopen the Schiavo case, enraging Mr. DeLay and other Republicans.

This conference never took place: since 1990, the Germans have steadfastly refused to reopen this can of worms.

On Tuesday, the court ousted Mr. Gilani as prime minister because he refused to reopen a long-dormant corruption investigation of Mr. Zardari's finances in Switzerland.

The machinists are refusing to reopen their contract but say they are willing to talk to the company about cost-cutting ideas.

At first she even refused to reopen the tab, but it takes more than that to keep Nina away from a slice of vegan chocolate cake ($4).

Thus far, the mechanics have refused to reopen their contract, although leaders have said they are willing to help the company cut costs.

The union, however, has refused to reopen its contract, which expires in 2011, for broad negotiations, and many workers remain opposed to more concessions.

In its statement refusing to reopen the case, the supreme court said it had agreed unanimously that extradition proceedings should not begin for another two weeks.