to refrain from

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

I meant to refrain from working together with him.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

He tried hard to refrain from smoking in public places.

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.

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

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

It was evident that several of them found it difficult to refrain from attacking him.

So reduced to refrain from rash action in dinky possibility in the bureau, also increased to proceed together sex processedly.

The Japanese side should let the Chinese captain return immediately so as to refrain from further damage to bilateral relations.

This generally means it is helpful to refrain from anger or despair when your situation is difficult.

But Ms. Abedin's choice to refrain from appearing alongside Mr. Weiner was her own decision.

They appealed to the protesters to refrain from violence.

On Friday a central bank official invited the US to refrain from "politicising" China's currency policy.

So we will know whether or not we want to push this product or maybe to refrain from offering it.

To refrain from giving, granting, or permitting.

Judge - I would ask counsel to refrain from interrupting me.

One has to decide whether to practise this trill very hard or to refrain from playing the piece.

To refrain from disturbing or interfering.

I would ask counsel to refrain from interrupting me.

to refrain from harming or destroying.

It is important to refrain from sending unloving thoughts to people, no matter how they treat you.

I urge the government of Israel and the municipal officials to refrain from such provocative actions.

Encourage family and friends to refrain from using hurtful nicknames and joking about people who are overweight or have a large body frame.

SI: I have to refrain from talking specifically about the price point.

I have always l0 , whenever I pass these girls, how they manage to refrain from shivering and just smile like spring had arrived.

In such criticism and struggle we should persuade the masses to adopt correct methods and forms and to refrain from rough actions.

The people were asked to refrain from baths while water was scarce.

Hideji Otsuki, Tsukiji's director, says he has asked hotels and tour groups to refrain from sending too many people.

A sign on each seat kindly asks the passenger to refrain from stealing the life vest.

Know that we are your friends and perhaps your teachers, but not those who ask any to refrain from discrimination.

the member of a party who is designated to refrain from alcohol and so is sober when it is time to drive home.

Doctor: Do you find it difficult to refrain from smoking in places where it is forbidden such as the library, theater and office?

On one hand they have agreed to refrain from military action on the border but on the other hand they are violating it incessantly.

Warning others to do something or to refrain from doing something

A time of love, a time of hate A time of war, a time of peace A time you may embrace A time to refrain from embracing

WE are still unable to refrain from abstract formulas which WE have learned by rote

Made from the chamber of secrets to secular monastery family, to refrain from desire and possession

Application of Petrographic Analysis to Refrain from Stone in Glass

The new plan promises to refrain from any price regulation;

Solar power flashlight to refrain from the one-time charge used to go, it will shorten the life

i would ask counsel to refrain from interruping me

THAT DURING MY VISIT IN INDONESIA I HAVE TO REFRAIN FROM: