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Usages of отказаться
Мой друг хотел отказаться от участия, но я всё-таки уговорил его прийти.
My friend wanted to refuse to take part, but I still persuaded him to come.
Он отказался от второго доклада, потому что устал, хотя организатор всё-таки был доволен первым.
He refused to give the second talk because he was tired, although the organizer was still satisfied with the first one.
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