spurn

Example Sentences

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During 40 years of wars in southern Sudan, Darfur and elsewhere, this mindset has meant that Sudan's leaders spurn formulas for peace offered by mediators.

From BBC

The visitors had enough warnings after Aubameyang spurned a series of opportunities in the first half.

From BBC

Both sides spurned opportunities in an uninspired stalemate, with Anass Zaroury firing wide as the Black Cats threatened to condemn Burnley to their first home defeat this season.

From BBC

If he’s selected high enough, he could very well spurn USC entirely.

From Los Angeles Times

They have spurned the federal government’s offer to shoulder almost all the cost of expanding Medicaid coverage for the poor.

From New York Times