The chief refuses to take a public stand so far.
The Pakistani army's British chief refused to involve the armed forces.
Some chiefs refuse to sign any forms for anyone.
Perhaps because of the struggle with the Frush, the chief did not refuse.
Although some chiefs refused to trade with them and reported their movements to Spanish authorities, other bands welcomed the newcomers.
But the chief of the agency then, John C. Lawn, refused to relax the restrictions.
The chief refused to surrender, even after falling from his horse.
However, the chief refuses to believe him.
The chief refused at first, point-blank, to be a party to any such proceedings.
The chief absolutely refuses to sell concessions on Aztlan oil or mineral rights.