Historical clue formulations

• Not go along, say — 2025-06-08
• Say no, when given a choice — 2022-09-26
• Choose not to participate — 2015-07-15
• Decline — 2009-07-03
• Decide not to take part — 2002-01-21
• Decline an invitation — 1999-09-02
• Decide to quit — 1996-05-25