She wrote to English Heritage first in 1992 and her request, along with all those received from other writers, was declined.

The request that quotes from researchers more representative of the biomedical research community also be included was declined.

The request was declined on the ground that "no good could come of the enquiry."

When this request was invariably declined, the reporter was expected to ask why.

Hopper's request to transfer to the regular Navy at the end of the war was declined due to her age (38).

The request was declined due to the generally peaceful nature of the protests.

The request put in by the governor was declined.

But the request was declined by upper management, which cited concern for Neilson's health.

The request was declined, and the Friends group sued.

His request was declined, and he was assigned number 25 by the team.