Words similar to refrain

Example sentences for: refrain

How can you use “refrain” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

"I call on Russia, China, Britain, France, and all other countries to continue to refrain from testing.
And the Star couldn't refrain from running a truly unfortunate time-lapse sequence of the actress picking her nose in public.
The Clintonites will have to improve on their vague snipes of the last three days; Saturday Clinton lawyers railed against the House and invoked the the "interests of the American people" refrain.
President Clinton said he looked forward to Barak's first U.S. visit like "a kid with a new toy," but CNN predicted that Clinton would refrain from pressuring Barak into immediate action.
The agreement requires the withdrawal of Israeli troops from parts of the West Bank and calls on both sides to refrain from taking unilateral action, which ensures the Palestinians won't declare statehood and the Israelis won't build settlements in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.