She firmly declined to give her name, saying: "I am so sick of you reporters.

He firmly declined to work over-long hours and was careful, perhaps even fussy, over his health.

He firmly declined the group's entreaties, people involved in the recruiting effort said.

"This is my No. 1 guy," she said, firmly declining to reveal his name.

The community circles its wagons, politely but firmly declining to be interviewed.

Washington retired in 1797, firmly declining to serve for more than eight years as the nation's head.

"Grace was a very unhappy and disturbed little girl," she said, firmly declining to give details.

Grace politely but firmly declined the pretty little mare too.

I could hear the deep rumble of Roger's voice, laughing, but declining firmly to sing anymore.

He firmly declined an optional partition sealing off the driver.