They were refused permission, on the grounds that "we travel as a team".

He refused for many years, on the grounds that it was too difficult.

Then Fee came in and was refused service on the same grounds given the day before.

Permits can be refused on the grounds of high local unemployment.

The Archbishop refused on the grounds of respect for the late king.

After a certain period a job cannot be refused on the grounds of low pay or travelling distance from home.

He refused, on the grounds that she was a Westerner and a woman.

The application was refused on the grounds that the name could no longer be utilized.

He was refused on the grounds of his wife having a security sensitive job.

The Government refused on the grounds that "there was no sign of any crime in their actions."