This engendered ill will among the militia, and Strong refused to place additional levies under Dearborn's command.
The Western Army, although still strong, refused to advance further to the East due to the presence of Parliamentarian forces within Dorset and Cornwall; the Army's commanders felt that, if they tried to push for such a move, their forces would either mutiny or simply desert.
And he also stayed strong and refused to kill Rachel, took the hit for her, etc. etc.
With England having retained the Ashes in Melbourne, McGrath – who, it transpires, was able to enjoy such a long career thanks to the genetic benefit of extremely strong bones – refused to be downbeat when he spoke to reporters at the SCG, predicting an Aussie win and a tied series.
When the United States ended its combat mission, in 2011, it did not leave even a residual force behind, because Iraq — under Iran's strong influence — refused to sign a Status of Forces Agreement granting immunity to U.S. troops for acts deemed criminal under Iraqi law.
When she was invited to play to Mussolini, the seven-year-old, with characteristic strong-mindedness, refused to appear in front of "this man who is ruining our country".
Some shops that stock stronger acids refused to comment on whether they are following the decree on monitored sales.
President Obama and the Democrats in Congress appear strong for refusing to give in to blackmail.
While it may be tempting to make excuses, complain about other people, and avoid difficult circumstances, mentally strong people refuse to waste time on unproductive activities.
Two characters trying and failing to drown their hopes and regrets, and two strong actors refusing to be tight-laced by a director's exercise in style: here is a mood piece looking for a fight.
Succeeding to the throne on the death of his younger brother, Kamehameha IV, he immediately revealed his intention to rule with a strong hand, refusing at his inauguration to take the oath to maintain the existing, comparatively liberal constitution.
