However, the U.S. State Department had not formally declined the country's help.

Congressman Jeff Landry formally declined his Congressional health care and retirement...

In late September 2005, Hoeven formally declined [1].

The Vatican official confirmed earlier reports from the Philippines that the pope had formally declined an invitation to an international religious meeting there in January.

Cao Pi formally declined to accept the throne thrice but obliged eventually.

But you formally declined to stretch your matter out, here and there, 'with solemn specious nonsense about something unconnected with the story.'

The mayor has about 10 days from then to accept or decline formally the nomination.

He formally declined the Angels' offer of salary arbitration on December 8.

Gao Cheng formally declined these honors, and further made a formal request for Emperor Xiaojing to create a son as crown prince.

Adams formally declined but continued to attend games with his drum.