But the agency declined to say what would figure most heavily.

The agency and the firm have declined to comment on the nature of the inquiry.

He said today that the agency planned to raise its estimate yet again, but declined to give a number.

The agency declined to make the officials available for an interview.

The agency has declined to give details on the system.

But the agency declined to guess how many refugees there might be.

The agency declined to comment, which is its usual practice.

In 2003, the agency declined to approve it, asking for more studies.

The agency declined to comment on the status of its review.

The agency declined to release the message, but its text was provided by a former intelligence official.