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turn down

verb as in reject

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Flintoff, known as 'Freddie', said he held talks with Superchargers new owners the Sun Group, one of eight new investors in the franchises who take charge for next season, but turned down an offer.

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Later, Swift addressed a rumor about turning down the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show over a dispute over the footage ownership.

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There was speculation she had turned down the prestigious slot during American football's showcase event in a dispute over ownership of the performance footage.

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Their first application was turned down before Buddy was assessed.

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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, who said she turned down an invitation to perform, shared excerpts from a contract that allegedly included bans on any material that could "degrade or defame" the Saudi royal family or religion.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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