Sentence examples for refused to adopt from inspiring English sources

"As a rule Ford adamantly refused to adopt parts and components patented by others," Greenleaf writes.

After consulting a Californian astrologer, she refused to adopt his twin brother Anthony.

But, so far, the Thai government has refused to adopt the practice.

Such users have steadfastly refused to adopt Windows 8 because they find it too strange and demanding.

Both countries are strong allies of the US, which has refused to adopt the Convention on Cluster Munitions.

They refused to adopt new methods and one effect was to run away from managing "underperforming workers".

The fourth major economic power, France, had massive gold reserves but refused to adopt stimulative policies out of a combination of parochialism, selfishness, and economic illiteracy.

American withdrew its content from Orbitz after the site refused to adopt American's new technology that would let consumers price their trips on factors other than just fares.

Unlike cyclists, major league players are represented by a union that for many years steadfastly refused to adopt drug testing and is a fierce protector of players' rights.

American has developed direct connection distribution technology — which Orbitz and Expedia have refused to adopt — that could change the way it displays and sells tickets.

Specifically, they refused to adopt a more populist stance toward business and opposed greater stimulus spending and a government-run health care plan.