He declined to attend and chose not to send a representative.

Only Arrate was present after the other three candidates declined to attend.

The players were notified of a national team training camp that was to be held this month, but they declined to attend.

He was reelected to Congress in 1785 but declined to attend because of his advanced age.

He said he declined to attend similar events after that.

Most of the players and coaches declined to attend the session.

None was forthcoming and all three declined to attend the parade.

The cardinal was invited to the ceremony, but declined to attend.

Most Republican members of the committee declined to attend.

Cunningham was invited to return as head coach in 1913, but declined to attend to "business duties".