rebuffed

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On Tuesday, eBay officially rebuffed GameStop’s unsolicited takeover proposal.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Kennedy also rebuffed Democrats’ claims that he bore responsibility for the country’s ongoing measles outbreak.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Sanchez has always denied any illegal funding of his party and rebuffed calls for polls before the next scheduled general election, due in 2027.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He asked allies to help safeguard the strait but then said the U.S. didn’t the help — after allies rebuffed his pleas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

She immediately applied for permission to visit me and was rebuffed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela