Sentence examples for refused this position from inspiring English sources

This nomination surprised many, including Zajączek himself, who is said to have at first refused this position, but in the end accepted it after Alexander phrased his request as a direct order.

Peng initially refused this position, so Mao called him personally, and convinced Peng to accept it by suggesting that the condemnation of Peng at the Lushan Conference may have been a mistake.

Cornwallis refused this initial offer because the position was subservient to that of the Lord Lieutenant, which he felt would diminish its effectiveness.

Mr. Kudrin had already refused the position, to the evident frustration of President Medvedev.

The female lawmakers refused the position of minister of women's affairs, because they felt they were being marginalized.

But Father refused the position, because he is not an "educator".

Shaw at first refused the position, but Lincoln and Daniel Webster eventually prevailed on him to accept the seat.

Worried he would disappoint friends and family if he refused the position, Irving left Spain for England in July 1829.

His second choice, Robert Harward, refused the position for numerous reasons, including the chaotic nature of the White House administration.

His second choice, Robert Harward, refused the position for numerous reasons, including the chaotic nature of the White House administration.

842 867) along with Theoktistos and Bardas, and to have refused the position of Emperor when the populace acclaimed him thus at the Hippodrome.