refraining in a sentence

Examples

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