Sentence examples for startling refusal from inspiring English sources

It began with the startling refusal of Ukraine's President, Viktor Yanukovych, to sign an association agreement with the European Union.

We see Janine's visceral, startling refusal to submit to any more indignities.

RNC Chair Reince Priebus yesterday said something predictable and something startling in response to the Supreme Court's refusal to overturn court decisions clearing the way for same-sex marriage.

Against Italy, the Americans prevailed in both matches with resilience and a refusal to sulk or surrender after their startling loss to Mexico.

Her startling independence of mind was already formed before the onset of the disease, expressed in her youthful refusal to kowtow to the revivalist religion of her peers.

My refusal.

A refusal.

Why startling?

"Elegance is refusal".

Another refusal.

The results were startling.