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Don't open the food: To prevent foodborne illnesses, refrain from opening and inspecting food.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
To separate your work and personal time, refrain from answering calls while enjoying your dinner.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The same players who preached patience last season have no choice but to utter similar refrains now.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Be upfront regarding your intentions, but refrain from sharing secrets.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
To separate your work and personal time, refrain from answering calls while enjoying your dinner.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The same players who preached patience last season have no choice but to utter similar refrains now.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Be upfront regarding your intentions, but refrain from sharing secrets.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Refrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refrain. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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