Sentence examples for refused only from inspiring English sources

When the US asked for his extradition, the Jamaican government initially refused, only relenting in May 2010.

And then there are the people who demand a prominent seat and throw a tantrum when refused, only to find the icily calm Mr. Rougier unmoved.

He attempted to leave the party in 1958 when the Soviet army invaded Hungary, but he was refused, only to be expelled in 1962.

The 27‐year‐old Fibak said that in his entire career he had refused only once to shake an opponent's hand.

Cameron's preparations, meanwhile, consisted of demanding concessions on immigration from Brussels which were refused, only reinforcing Eurosceptic voters' sense of powerlessness.

Grass said he volunteered at age 15 for the submarine service and was refused, only to be called up for military service two years later.

If the states refuse, only then will federal regulators impose a plan of their own.

For one thing, the prospect of the $350 million rail spur through the Meadowlands and improvements to perennially clogged roads may prove irresistible to Bergen County residents and business people, and an offer the lawmakers can refuse only at their political peril.

Account holders who do not wish to have their details in the database will be able to refuse - only customers who opt-in will be signed up.

Townes not only refused but redoubled his research effort.

Malaysia has not only refused, but has rebuffed even seriously participating in discussions.