Sentence examples for resolutely declining from inspiring English sources

Pietersen had spent four hours the previous day batting within himself, resolutely declining to take the attack to Australia as if it all meant so much to him that he was damned if he was going to make a mistake.

The 2010 census results are currently being processed and preliminary results are due in February 2011.Go on, have another oneSince the mid-1970s, when it became clear that the number of births was resolutely declining, Japanese governments have made efforts to encourage people to have more babies.

President Bill Clinton resolutely declined during his eight years in office to mount any liberal counter offensive.

Maureen can't comprehend why her mild-mannered husband would punch a wall, and he resolutely declines to explain.

This, do not forget, followed his first innings 92 – and for a year England have resolutely declined to make him their permanent number six.

Despite persistent questioning at a Frankfurt news conference on Thursday, Mr. Draghi resolutely declined to offer any information about the central bank's role, if any, in helping Ireland reduce its interest payments.

And yet the Scottish victors resolutely decline to gloat.

Just as resolutely as he avoids children, Jay declines opportunities to perform for other magicians.

Lu Kang, a foreign ministry spokesperson, said China would "resolutely respond" to any deliberate provocations but declined to be drawn on any potential military response.

This was regarded by Kahin as the start of Khánh's ultimate political downfall, as the Americans were resolutely opposed to any coexistence with the communists and their relations with Khánh declined steadily from then onwards.

Not to mention the teetering piles of novels that have been my constant - only - companion and are the reason for the dinner invitations politely declined, the films and plays and concerts unseen and the summer sales resolutely unvisited.