rebuff

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It had a previous attempt to buy the group rebuffed by politicians as it was majority-funded by Abu Dhabi's IMI group - which is owned in turn by the Abu Dhabi royal family.

From BBC

Not only did the University of California regents rebuff the stadium bid, they also decreed that no structure built on the Drake Stadium footprint could later be enlarged into a football stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

She tried to get malls and stores to put up signage acknowledging the Muslim holy days but was rebuffed.

From Seattle Times

At least 19 states have red-flag laws, but the Tennessee legislature has rebuffed several efforts to craft one.

From Washington Post

Biden, a Democrat, has vowed to rebuff any Republican-led efforts to cut Medicare or Social Security benefits to brace for the shortfall.

From Seattle Times