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refrain

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verb

Example Sentences

"Children should refrain from running in the hallways"

"I must refrain from eating sweets to stay healthy"

"She felt sad but tried to refrain from crying"

"Please refrain from talking during the movie"

"Why did you refrain from telling me the truth?"

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