Both men declined to give the terms of the deal, which was to be formally announced today.

The men, or lawyers for them, all declined to comment.

Both men declined to answer directly what they would do if the Republicans followed through on their threat.

The man declined to specify exactly what this would mean.

On both occasions, the man declined to press charges, the police said.

Asked what they thought such statistics would show, the men smiled and declined to answer.

The old man declined; he said his affairs were in order.

The last man in the line approached and took hold, but declined to try a throw.

Both men have declined, through representatives, to comment on the case.

Both men declined to say what they planned to ask, but the questions could be tough.