| 11. | Investors were refraining from major purchases ahead of the weekend.
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| 12. | The Christians observing this holiday fast by refraining from food and drinks.
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| 13. | Refraining from selling them freed up some borrowing authority.
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| 14. | Even successful U . K . businesses are refraining from celebrating just yet.
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| 15. | We'll keep refraining because threats are counterproductive.
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| 16. | Lux said he believed most other lobbyists also are refraining from contacting senators.
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| 17. | But he also wondered whether refraining from tobacco could still make a difference.
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| 18. | Many religions praise a pared-down lifestyle and refraining from material desires.
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| 19. | Lazio was shaking hands and hugging supporters, while noticeably refraining from kissing.
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| 20. | They are delaying haircuts and refraining from buying that new computer or mattress.
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