How to Use say no in a Sentence

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  • Pick Up a Book Now is the time to say no to screen time and yes to a good read.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 June 2023
  • Learning to say no was probably the best thing in the world.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • People can laugh all day and say no dumb ideas, but that's not true.
    — Jeff Nelson, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Isn’t the difference that the city can now say no to migrants who want to stay longer than that?
    — James Barron, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
  • And who’s to say no when the answer might as easily be yes?
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
  • On iOS and Android, say no when the app asks for permission to track you.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Many would say no and there were more who didn't understand the question.
    — Will Oremus, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2023
  • If the cost is too high and the benefit too small, those countries are more willing to say no to a new drug.
    — Christina Jewett, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • By the way, only 35% believe Donald Trump should run again, 60% say no.
    — Nbc Universal, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • So many women lack the confidence to just say no and not care what anyone else thinks.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The key to maximizing the concierge role in your business is to never say no to a client’s request.
    — Owen Garitty, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • At a school where celebrity kids have been known to hang out, Gonzaga can say no one else goes as fast as her in a car.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023
  • Please in future say no when you are asked to prostitute yourself.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
  • And therein lies the path to madness: There will be no one left to say no to any of the worst impulses of Trump and his ultra-right, pro-Russian base.
    — Brynn Tannehill, The New Republic, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Similarly, give them permission to say no in the first place.
    — Jay Deitcher, SELF, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Who could say no to a product that not only tastes great but offers great benefits?
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Police say no one was inside the building when the fire started, and no injuries have been reported.
    — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Know when to say no, when to request a change, and how to tactfully discuss something that’s bothering you.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Who would say no to the one with animals, especially when the animals look like this?
    — Vulture, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Can’t Say No The carriers aren’t really in a position to say no to Amazon.
    — Scott Moritz, Fortune, 2 June 2023
  • Sometimes the best sort of self-care requires parents to put themself first, to say no more, or accept doing less as still doing enough.
    — Anna Oakes, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Omaha Steaks Omaha Steaks is for the carnivorous dad who can’t say no to a good steak.
    — Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 9 June 2023
  • There can be many good reasons to say no, like your capability and their safety.
    — Andrew Pulrang, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Looking for a friend With big, beautiful brown eyes and a smiley face, how could anyone say no to this 2-year-old Labrador Retriever mix?
    — The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 3 Mar. 2023
  • So why not say no to being a bridesmaid and avoid these types of situations entirely?
    — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Looking ahead to hurricane season Was this a primer for a tough hurricane season, which starts June 1?Scientists say no.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Harry and Charlotte wisely say no, which seems out of character for Upper East Side parents, but good for them.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 June 2023
  • Later, the invention of the ferry, or its improvement, was attributed to him, though locals say no one knows for sure.
    — Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Two men were shot, one fatally, in northwest Dallas on Friday night, and police say no arrests have been made.
    — Aria Jones, Dallas News, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Know when to say no, and refuse to let anyone sweet talk you into something that eats up your time, offering limited return.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024

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