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
• Officers say no one in the Ford was wearing a seatbelt.
  — Fox19 Staff, The Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2024
• 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 | [e-mail], 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
• Put an end to indulgent behavior, say no to temptation and maximize your effort to strive for a healthy lifestyle that encourages you to look and feel your best.
  — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024