refusing

"The student withheld the library book, refusing to return it on time. "

"Seeing his brother was already angry, Mark decided to forbear from making a joke. "

"The mechanic diagnosed the car's problem as overheat, likely due to a faulty radiator. "

"My request for a pay rise was refused."

"My favorite actor's autograph is framed on my wall. "

"The alignment of the students' desks in the classroom made it easier for the teacher to circulate. "

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

"The steep decline in the student population led to the school closing. "

"My request for a longer lunch break at work was denied. "

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

"The sculptor carefully shaped the clay into a beautiful figure of a horse. "

"to acknowledge the being of a god"