Definition of "refrains" [refrains]

• Plural form of refrain. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of refrain. (verb)

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• "As Israel refrains from a settlement freeze that would keep peace talks afloat, the international community is of the consensus that Israel's inaction demonstrates that it does not want peace."
• "I'm sure others will correct me, but finding an "explanation" for many sayings and refrains is an exercise fraught with difficulty - imagine, for instance, trying to explain "See you later, alligator"; "In a while, crocodile" ..."
• "Even the 'common stock' of refrains is different, the only exceptions being that of kataŋ Buddhassa sāsanaŋ, tisso vijjā anuppattā, and n'atthi 'dāni punabbhavo."