How do you use Refraining in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Refraining meaning
present participle and gerund of refrain
Using Refraining
- The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of refrain
- In the example corpus, refraining often appears in combinations such as: refraining from, and refraining, by refraining.
Context around Refraining
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 1 start, 15 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Refraining
- In this selection, "refraining" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, operations, simply, dependence and himself stand out and add context to how "refraining" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include atmosphere by refraining from speaking and business operations refraining from sharing. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "refraining" sits close to words such as aau, abandons and affections, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with refraining
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
These skills include refraining from overspending, saving, and investing wisely. (10 words)
This means obeying traffic rules, paying taxes, and refraining from corrupt practices. (12 words)
If you’re really itchy, simply refraining from scratching is easier said than done. (14 words)
The bench said normally the court while dismissing such a petition would impose an exemplary cost on the petitioner, but it was refraining from doing so as the petitioners here are young students and hence a word of caution would suffice. (41 words)
Canada’s chief public health officer, Theresa Tam, has urged people to take precautions such as wearing face masks and refraining from kissing during sex with new partners to reduce the risk of transmitting the novel coronavirus. (37 words)
If Ukraine initially even wanted to follow US pressure on refraining from attacking more oil refineries, Russia's missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure changed that situation," Saks summed up. (30 words)
Example sentences (20)
Among these include maintaining the independence of their business operations; refraining from sharing confidential information, such as pricing and operations; and refraining from imposing exclusivity clauses.
Cultivate a positive atmosphere by refraining from speaking negatively about your child’s teacher or the school in their presence.
If you’re really itchy, simply refraining from scratching is easier said than done.
It delineates the timeline of when the body became aware of the plagiarism allegations against Gay and elucidates the reasons for refraining from taking additional measures against her.
She is more likely to stress the ECB’s data dependence, refraining from committing to any specific sequencing,” Ducrozet said in a research note.
Bower added that Silent Witness maintains the anonymity of tipsters, refraining from requesting personal information, such as birth date or name.
He had initially stated that abortion laws should be left to individual states, refraining from taking a stand on a federal ban.
If Ukraine initially even wanted to follow US pressure on refraining from attacking more oil refineries, Russia's missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure changed that situation," Saks summed up.
India in particular has been directly impacted by the attacks, forcing it to increase its maritime presence in the region – while refraining from joining the U.S.-led coalition.
Instead, powerful Western nations continue to provide billions of dollars in support to Israel, while refraining from supporting calls for a ceasefire in the UN Security Council.
It turns on government being responsive to citizens, not acting corruptly or with partiality, and refraining from manipulating the preferences of citizens.
Official travel advisories for Israelis visiting France include avoiding crowded areas, remaining vigilant in public spaces, and refraining from openly displaying Israeli identity.
Punctuality, participation in tutorials, refraining from using phones during exams, appropriate dressing, adherence to instructions, and avoiding exam misconduct were among the crucial topics addressed.
The bench said normally the court while dismissing such a petition would impose an exemplary cost on the petitioner, but it was refraining from doing so as the petitioners here are young students and hence a word of caution would suffice.
These skills include refraining from overspending, saving, and investing wisely.
They suggest ceasing food intake at 3pm daily for maximum weight loss benefits, which includes refraining from evening snacks.
This means obeying traffic rules, paying taxes, and refraining from corrupt practices.
According to sources, the filmmaker isn't refraining himself from supporting his industry colleagues in fact he wasn't approached for any sign to file the lawsuit.
Although markedly different, it is hard to imagine a Democrat administration upholding the above position, while simultaneously refraining from reversing previous decisions made by the Trump administration.
Canada’s chief public health officer, Theresa Tam, has urged people to take precautions such as wearing face masks and refraining from kissing during sex with new partners to reduce the risk of transmitting the novel coronavirus.
Common combinations with refraining
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- refraining from 53×
- and refraining 9×
- by refraining 5×
- while refraining 4×
- on refraining 2×
- was refraining 2×
- includes refraining 2×
- are refraining 2×
- of refraining 2×