Would not comment

I would like to know if the two sentences have the same meaning. Thanks!

The company refuses to comment on the rumors.
The company would not comment on the rumors.

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Originally Posted by motico

I would like to know if the two sentences have the same meaning. Thanks!

The company refuses to comment on the rumours.
The company would not comment on the rumours.

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Essentially, they mean the same.

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

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Originally Posted by freezeframe

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

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I respect both the English and the American spelling…

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Originally Posted by freezeframe

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

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I didn't know that. Thank you.