Efforts towards the local campaign quickly became ineffectual after the media began refusing to publish the letters.

The pilot contract came up for renewal in April, and when no deal was reached, pilots began refusing to fly overtime.

She had begun drinking more heavily during this period and people began refusing to work with her.

One of the boys began refusing to recite in class.

But about the same time, companies began refusing to pay Professor Armstrong royalties.

She began refusing food and water and resisted attempts to save her.

As negotiations dragged on, pilots began refusing to work overtime.

The offer has become a familiar one since the soda machines that line the school's hallways began refusing the students' coins.

She lost her hair and soon began refusing to leave their apartment.

The public began refusing all Peruvian coins as potentially below standard.