He refused firmly, and a few days later the oak door of his house was set on fire.

They wanted to paint her legs, but she refused firmly.

She offered to help with the dishes, but was firmly refused.

The United States has so far firmly refused to do either.

Paul went to them and tried to give them money, which they politely but firmly refused.

This is the last straw, and Dilly firmly refuses to return home.

But when gunners requested permission to open fire, they were firmly refused.

But the Continental pilot firmly refused to go along.

I firmly refused to dine with him at his house for fear of his sister.

Although this invitation raised some controversy, Ahmed firmly refused to discuss the matter.