refrain

Yes, this was said as a joke I will refrain from most chatting with you since it seems to offend your traditional values.

From her I learned to tell the truth, to refrain from waste, to be considerate of the weak and respectful to age.

The philosophy of this movement was to "let things appear as they are" or to refrain from reading our presuppositions into a text.

Given the key part that this incident is said to have played in the diplomatic scene , I can't refrain from registering my view .

the best way to go about it professionally is to ask that they refrain from interrupting the presentation until a more appropriate time.

The best way not to get very unhappy is to refrain from the wish to be very happy.

Hawking's argument was that perhaps mankind should stay quiet and refrain from trying to send signals into outer space.

Was it wrong for a while to refrain from publishing any positive views or to publish only a few and to let erroneous views go unrefuted?

Let you and I, too, refrain from saying words that are perhaps correct but superfluous , and simply be quiet for a few seconds.

Christians, or adherents of any religion for that matter, should refrain from using holy text to fight politically over human concerns.

Individuals born after the dawn of the Internet are not the same as you and me, goes the now-familiar refrain.

Entertainers, whose behavior is often imitated by young people, should especially refrain from drinking and driving.

He said he had no idea and giggled, which became a regular refrain.

"But he was nothing on at all, " a little child finally said, unable to refrain from telling the truth.

Don't take this as a bad thing, instead enjoy the company of the people around you and refrain from pushing intimacy.

This was clearly a shout-out to the US, and indirectly a subtle hint to the Bank of Japan to refrain from direct FX market intervention.

Try to refrain from criticising others who do not see eye to eye with you.

"We have no problem between us, " has been a common refrain during the protests.

There was one song Hadji Murad was particularly fond of and Butler was much struck by its solemn, sad refrain.

So since Kobe came after Michael, he had to hear the "he's never won it without Shaq' refrain earlier in his career. "

Every state has the duty to refrain from use of force against the territorial integrity of any other state.

And refrain not to speak in the time of salvation. Hide not thy wisdom in her beauty.

''There were all those incomprehensible graphs, '' was a common refrain.

It was up to the defendant [to refrain from trading ] . It was a judgment call .

This court must refrain from passing orders that cannot be enforced, whatever the fundamental right may be and however good the cause.

Perhaps you should refrain from it a bit?

They do things that give them satisfaction and a sense of self-worth and refrain from actions that bring self-censure.

Though she was extremely happy at the commencement, she managed to refrain herself from shouting in the presence of a large crowd.

Carroll, 71, who has coached at 10 Olympics, said he tries to refrain from speaking to his skaters because microphones are everywhere.

But they do not pursue jihad against the West and refrain from attacking the prerogatives or legitimacy of the Arab regimes.

Participants were asked to refrain from spending money or at least to patronize gay-friendly businesses for the day.

Mayor Castro's really struck out to me because he kept repeating this refrain, opportunity breeds prosperity, opportunity breeds prosperity.

He should agree to refrain from trying to arraign Israel in the International Criminal Court for its past actions.

Of course a constant refrain was to get the darn thing finished and out the door.

As this is the case , we deem it rather advisable for you to refrain from having relations with that company .

On several occasions, I speak up, asking others to refrain from addressing me with undue familiarity.

When the actors were paired with new receivers, most continued to refrain from pulling the chain that delivered the shock.

I wish he would refrain from scattering his ash all over the carpet.

As you might guess, snorers should refrain from sleeping on their back, as gravity will pull muscles toward the back of the throat.

Refrain from trying to win other people's approval and admiration.

Upon seeing his young master, Bighead would lick his hands and feet, and refrain from rushing around.

Their refrain might go something like this: I wish it hadn't happened, but I'm a better person for it.

Everything the good man said was full of affection, and I could hardly refrain from tears while he spoke.

And other countries are almost certain to say: If the U. S. program includes offensive operations, why should we refrain?

To refrain from identifying with the body doesn't mean that you no longer care for it.

He let the tune play on, tried to fill in the refrain as he pressed the trowel into the earth.

Bankers now look at longtime customers and think of that old refrain from a failed marriage: I feel like I don't even know you.

So even though the dude who makes your heart drool all over itself has his @ address on his Facebook profile, refrain from copy-pasting.

Don't be so sure. It has become a constant refrain at U. N. headquarters that the Security Council is anachronistic.

They would have to refrain from having more than one wife younger than the age of consent for non-marital sex.

The boys' refrain came faintly up to Wilson like a nursery rhyme .

Devotees are enjoined to make a special effort to refrain from killing of any kind.

She is always keeping better watch than any human being, who thus announced my arrival with her wearisome refrain.

Let us remind you to fasten your seat belts, straighten your seats, and kindly refrain from smoking during take-off.

"I only went along with it because I thought the rest of you wanted to go, " is the refrain.

To a few females, walking into extramarital love is to cannot refrain from it seems that.

You hear the refrain all the time: the U. S. economy looks good statistically, but it doesn't feel good.

In consideration of the long and friendly relations between us, we refrain from lodging a claim this time.

In some instances, propaganda may encourage the audience to refrain from doing something, or it may attempt to shape beliefs about an issue.

a one-sided agreement whereby you promise to do (or refrain from doing) something in return for a performance (not a promise ).

"And we also urge the Syrian government to refrain from in any way detaining . . . human rights activists or journalists, " he said.

In conversation, when about to utter some word, give heed to that gentle voice, mind the check and refrain from speech.

Not everything reported needs to be strictly 'scientific, ' nor should reporters refrain from criticising scientists.

The Parties shall endeavour to refrain from increasing restrictions or limitations that would affect the application of this Agreement.

So, should you refrain from investing if you think the market has peaked?

One may speculate, but one must refrain from resorting too precipitously to the language of the body.

This point turns on its head the refrain that we should at all costs avoid burdening the future with additional debt.

Never bite straight into a roll , and refrain from cutting it in half and buttering.

And the blood of her veins, in the moonlight, throbbed to her love's refrain.

The giver, too, ought to refrain from donating, since his sacrifice is bound to remain unrequited.

Please refrain from applying if you do not fulfill any of the above.

Those were all the words he knew, aside from the refrain.

however, in light of these issues, we will respectfully refrain from comment or further actions at this time.

"We are not Greece" has been a constant refrain from euro-zone countries to nervous bond investors.

You might as well expect the beasts of prey to refrain from eating men as expect the imperialists to give up aggression.

He could not refrain from a gesture of surprise which did not escape Jondrette.

Whoa Whoa I can't refrain if I had a chance to do it over again.

Refrain: A word phrase, line or group of lines repeated regularly in a poem, usually at the end of each stanza.

Although a bit hyperbolic, the tagline "no-fun Olympics" has become a cynical refrain among foreign residents and the media.

I warn you to refrain from provoking me, or I'll ask your abduction as a special favour.

A narrative poem, often of folk origin and intended to be sung, consisting of simple stanzas and usually having a recurrent refrain.

"Stick to your own kind, " goes the "West Side Story" refrain, a phenomenon that sociologists call homophily: love of the same.

All religions have certain days when people refrain from eating, and excessive eating in one of Christianity's seven deadly sins.

Please refrain from jumping or diving into the pools, or running and jumping around the pool area.

Even when a director runs into deep trouble, Ed and the other executives refrain from personally taking control of the creative process.

How could he refrain from turning aside his head this time?

Let me tell you what I do. First, refrain from alcohol for 65 years before the debate.

Excuse me, Sir, could you kindly refrain from singing so loudly (smoking here)? A few passengers have already complained.

How dare the outside world, runs the refrain of a legion of Chinese bloggers, lecture China about uncivilized behavior?

It's wrong to bear with him and refrain from principled argument.

So goes the refrain as his finger skips from building to building, each flashier than the next, and few of them more than barely occupied.

Interpreters and translators shall refrain from behaviour which their colleagues would reasonably regard as unprofessional or dishonourable.

"I really want to refrain from making recommendations -- lest you treat them like the immutable word of God, " Smith said.

Use discretion in your dealings and refrain from making verbal promises of any kind.

For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

Just try to refrain from posting photos of drunken revelry or other questionable images that could land you in some hot water.

Astrologers make every effort to refrain from any behavior that may reasonably be considered offensive, harassing or demeaning to others.

Refrain Erode Withdraw Refined Conform to Artificial Contradiction Appropriation Masculine Adolescent Subordinate sth. to sth.

I meant to refrain from working together with him.

Both parities should abide by the contract and should refrain from revising, canceling, or terminating the contract without mutual consent.

refrain from any form of substance abuse and seek to model healthy behaviour for students and clients.

We have to ask whether 10 or 20 or 50 nuclear-armed nations will protect their arsenals and refrain from using them.

"All entertainment centers and broadcasters must refrain from displaying excessive happiness, " a government statement said.

Your approach isn't going to get you want you want unless you refrain from making unjustified accusations.

Excuse me, sir. Could you kindly refrain from singing so loudly? A few passengers have already complained.

A: Wait behind the yellow safety line; refrain from sticking your head out when the train pulls in.

These are warnings from Gaia for you to mend your ways and adopt policies that support Mother Earth and refrain from harming her.

A case in point is the Obama administration's refrain that China's rise presents America with a new "Sputnik moment" .

It has become a familiar refrain up and down Wall Street.

The public authorities shall refrain from any interference which would restrict this right or impede the lawful exercise thereof.

However, the old refrain can also be misunderstood by those who think: "We have nothing to fear, now that we can live off the mountains. "

Both Washington and Seoul said they were closely watching the site, and urged the North to refrain from testing long-range missiles.

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Analysts said it remained to be seen whether Beijing would refrain from further retaliation.

But people just won't refrain, as illustrated by the rise of "sextortion" cases across the country.

As I see it, we should support all regimes, democratic or not, that refrain from brutalizing their people, like the government of Jordan.

fourth, to improve the performance of the network equipment reasonably to refrain from the bottlenecks in communication.

Third, when arguing the merits of completely abolishing global nuclear arsenals, youth should refrain from demonizing those who disagree.

The US acknowledged Japan's right to conduct the hunt, but urged it to "refrain" from doing so.

Although I advise that you refrain from decoding XML documents with ad hoc routines, I have no qualms about writing.

First, agencies should generally refrain from referring policy questions to scientific advisory committees.

With such vital American interests at stake, Mr Obama's refrain that Egypt needs an "orderly transition" takes on a clearer meaning.

First was a determined, focused effort to refrain from negative emotions: hate, anger, and fear.

Bail-outs can save the innocent as well as the culpable, but even when they don't, it is fantasy to expect governments to refrain from them.

We recommend that you refrain from consuming alcohol within 8 hours of your treatment.

Refrain from demeaning self talk. Instead, remind yourself that you normally make very few mistakes.

Third, we have adhered to the principle of voluntary participation farmers, absolutely refrain from forcibly assessed.

Vodka, rocks, please. I'm sorry, but we've been asked to tell guests. to refrain from smoking in the house. Screw you.

The federal government will refrain from exercising its rights as a shareholder in all but the most fundamental corporate decisions.

"The constant refrain was, 'This needs more of you, ' " said one person familiar with the process.

US president Barack Obama strongly condemned the launch and issued a statement to Pyongyang to "refrain from further provocative actions. "

If philosophers cannot refrain from absolutizing choice within philosophy itself, they cannot critique it elsewhere.

St. Germain: Saint Germain. I won't handy words with you. I have an urgent request. Please refrain from pursuing Isaac any further.

Mind your manners. Be polite and respectful to the wait staff and others you encounter. Refrain from inappropriate jokes or suggestions.

We support the decision by the Washington Summit to refrain from any barriers hampering global trade and movement of capital.

They were unable to refrain from cheering.

"Any other sovereign nation would do the same, " is the official Israeli refrain.

Moreover, preferred risk selection strategies may create an unstable market if some sickness funds refrain from selecting risks.

This ad is advertising the use of rhymes to make the rich sense of rhythm, reading recited the refrain, it sounds pleasing.

All along the canal, a frequent refrain from soldiers is: "Do you think we are winning? "

The aircraft has met with turbulence. Please return to your seat and fasten the seat belts. Refrain from using the lavatory for this moment.

The refrain from certain delegations had been that there were no issues under the rubric of development that PCIPD could not address.

While the other dancers sang the refrain, she stroked Malfoy's lips, always with the tip of her fingers.

As people peered ahead into 2009, no forecast looked too dire. "The end of globalisation" was a common refrain.

While in many cases you can multitask, I believe you really should do concentrate and refrain from doing anything else when writing.

Abstinence programs encourage children to refrain from sexual intercourse before marriage.

Although we wanted to deliver graphics cards benchmarks of Need for speed: Shift, we have to refrain from doing so.

Lying is not considered harmful and deceptive if someone lies to refrain from hurting others' feelings.

One way, recommended by doctors, is to wash your hands as often as Lady Macbeth and to refrain from sticking your fingers into your nose.

Refrain from correcting your child's mistakes in public. Instead, repeat what he just said in the correct way.

"We hope relevant parties will exercise calm and restraint and refrain from actions that exacerbate tensions in the region, " Qin said.

What I do wish you to do at this time is to refrain from stirring up public sentiment against me.

Even at a time where most tools are free and companies and individuals refrain from paying for them.

Mr. Obama also said Yemeni security forces should show restraint and refrain from violence against demonstrators.

Sir , is there any possible way you could refrain from smoking inside the car ?

"Mah people mus' go free, " her constant refrain, suggests a determination uncommon among even the most militant slaves.

Colombia has urged Ecopetrol, its state oil company, to refrain from repatriating its international profits.

The Quartet statement urged the two parties to refrain from provocations and inflammatory rhetoric.

Students should be taught to refrain themselves from chatting online because their sole task is study.

Sleep is not matted, the march is not riding the car in person back dry food, and soldiers shared labor, from the refrain special.

Mr. Buffett repeated a refrain from past years, stating that Berkshire's future performance is unlikely to replicate its past.

Refrain yourself from processed food with sauces as they contain a lot of sugar, salt and starch which will increase the calorie.

A duty is an obligation of law imposed on a person to perform or refrain from performing a certain act.

refrain from making wild speculation and evidence based on their own loved, love is not a court of the guilt of innocence of the cold case.

Beings who seek samadhi should refrain from eating five pungent plants of this world.

We refrain from commenting on the details of our investment, including the amount.

Both sides should refrain from taking any actions that may undermine mutual trust or prejudge the outcome of negotiations.

Once the Opening Ceremony starts, kindly refrain from taking pictures, using flash bulbs or leaving your seats. Thank you.

Houses of worship must refrain from endorsing or condemning specific candidates to maintain tax-exempt status.

Yet for the first 24 hours, individuals may be instructed to refrain from strenuous activities and excessive sun or heat exposure.

Still, bank lending continues to slow as borrowers refrain from taking risks, a bearish sign for the economy.

Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

Always remember that here is Journey to Guanyin urged him to refrain from eating demon Ende.

"How can any one trust what's happening here? " was a typical refrain of employees.

Of the half of gamers that refrain from buying DLC, EEDAR said in its report that many are concerned about privacy.

Sunlight can refrain the growth of melatonin in the body.

Please make me look past all the superficial, and please make me refrain from being too judgemental .

Last week at the Asia Society, she urged Pyongyang to refrain from what she called "any provocative action" and "unhelpful rhetoric" .

George Washington told his troops to refrain from "the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing. "

Mr Zha urges America to refrain from browbeating China into accepting distant targets for future reductions.

Yang urged relevant parties to exercise calm and to refrain from acts that might damage bilateral ties and escalate tension in the region.

To refrain from eating meat is to contribute to peace on this planet.

Therefore, I would like to request all the pilgrims to refrain from creating waste in any pilgrimage sites.

If you couldn't refrain from taking a second look, you will be emotionally attached to it all your life, and this is the law of TARA Manor.

HSBC, however, predicts central banks will refrain from excessive tightening.

The Security Council statement also calls for "all parties to refrain from any acts of violence against civilians. "

"Who cares what some lonely guy had for lunch? " is one variation on a common refrain.

refrain from harvesting after radioactive material fallout.

Although unusually direct, Geithner's comments echo a common refrain from U. S. officials and executives.

refrain from involvement of sexual advances while interacting with students or clients.

Injunctions are court orders that command persons to do or refrain from doing something.

If at all possible, refrain from using your cell phone on the elevator.

Refrain from unprofessional or dishonourable behaviour and refer any unresolved disputes to the SCATC and accept its decision.

Your seat is in the non- smoking section . So , please refrain from smoking .

If you deliver your homework late, you should refrain from looking at the solutions under any circumstances.

Friday's report on gross domestic product could bring a fresh refrain that the recession is behind us.

More often than not, our busy schedules refrain us from spending quality time with our children, so what do we do?

Momentum effects are yet another reason to refrain from imposing restrictions on short-sellers.

The superior Egyptian civilization is worthy of tribute. Dispense goods to us, and we'll refrain from sending our war chariots to crush you.

Thus, acute and chronic gastritis, we must refrain from smoking, to avoid worse, even resulting in malignant transformation.

I cannot refrain from laughing.

Refrain from drinking tap water. Buy bottled water (from sealed bottles) or boil the water before drinking it.

In conversations with transgender people, again and again, I hear the refrain: Enjoy your cake, folks.

In calling its cease-fire, Israel demanded Hamas not fire rockets into its territory and refrain from re-arming.

All media outlets are also urged to defend press freedom and refrain from handing over photographs.

F. I will respect and refrain from interfering with or supplanting any business relationship between my client and my client's client.

You must refrain from consuming food for up to four hours'before the scrying .

'They want to be CEO tomorrow, ' is a common refrain from corporate recruiters.

In the meantime, Apple mobile users should refrain from downloading and viewing PDF files on their devices.

South Korea's government has asked that Japan's refrain from referring to the Takeshima question.

Patients with constipation to refrain from over-straining on the toilet, it is timely medication bowel catharsis.

Talk to westerners who live there and you will hear the refrain: "The longer I stay, the more I realise that I don't understand. "

Also in Asia, refrain from touching people on the head or ruffling their hair.

Higher-level military talks will be held only if the North promises to refrain from further provocations.

The treaty commits countries who have ratified to refrain from any kind of nuclear weapons testing.

In a library or classroom I have to refrain from asking questions and show consideration toward others.

Kidshealth. org recommends that parents refrain from getting involved in sibling arguments unless there's a threat of physical harm.

One result of all this is that you should refrain from changing namespaces.

I have asked you to confine your statements to Dr. Xiao's procedure and to refrain from personal attacks.

If all you have to say in your e-mail reply is "Thanks! " refrain from sending it. You're just clogging an inbox.

"We want to see her and we want to see Rahul Gandhi, " is a common refrain.

Third, they will have to refrain from doing anything that might further damage America's fiscal position, which is extremely fragile.

Echoing what has become a common refrain in paleoanthropology , the Dmanisi discoveries in some ways raise more questions than they answer.

During your upkeep, you may put a verse counter on Lilting Refrain.

Validate as much as makes sense, but refrain from bending the data structure to push for more validation.

He tried hard to refrain from smoking in public places.

Constantly the refrain is: I can't stand to be alone, I'm so lonely.

He tried very hard to refrain himself from smoking.

Daimler has pledged in agreements with organised labour to refrain from compulsory redundancies through 2011.

To refrain from hurtful words is to extend care toward others and ourselves.

It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.

Refrain from speaking to me if you don't like my way of life.

The Librarian reserves the right of refrain any user from accessing the Resource Centre or the Archive collections.

Rule No. 6 in his guidebook requests that visitors 'refrain from taking Akiba too seriously. '

Refrain from physical punishment and learn ways of positive discipline.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain.

Seems to play a sad refrain to the night.

Let us refrain from arguing philosophically.

His sorrowful refrain[1] has become as familiar to fund managers in Sydney as it is to policy wonks in Canberra.

Please refrain from smoking until the "No Smoking" sign is switched off.

weekdays eat more vegetables, fruit, eat less spicy fried food and refrain from smoking.

A formal order from a bishop or an ecclesiastical court to refrain from a specified offense.

Molly : Excuse me sir, could you refrain from talking during the movie?

Abstain means to refrain from doing something(especially voting).

Refrain from arguing with your mate.

Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O LORD? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?

Doctors adviced Kang In to rather stay at home and refrain from drinking alcohol, have early meals, and full rest.

A refrain in which an audience joins a soloist in a song.

You should refrain from bad habits like this.

A new kind of nanocomposite coating that can refrain thermal radiation transfer in fibrous insulation is introduced.