A number of those who were contacted by the press refused to make any statements.

Well, and remember that a number of telecommunications companies refused to comply.

Most environmental groups protested that the number was still too low and refused to support the agreement.

Again, a small but significant number of companies refused to join.

A number of European countries also refused to become parties.

A growing number of medical students, like myself, are refusing to be bought by drug companies.

A number of players refused to play in 2004.

When a number of bishops refused to pay, they were suspended from office.

A large number of people, however, refuse to believe this "official story."

However, a number of army officers refused to open fire and sided with the people.