Two times when I can think of when A might want to decline the penalty:
1. 4th quarter, time expires during the down. A is leading the game. A doesn't want the untimed down. Thus, they might decline the penalty to end the game.
2. 4th quarter, 3 seconds to go in the game. A is down by by two points. A's field goal kicker doesn't want to be any closer due to the angle of the kick. Thus, he wants to decline the distance.
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