rebuffed

Example Sentences

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Sanchez has rebuffed opposition demands to resign, insisting his minority coalition will see out its term until the next scheduled vote in 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

There is a growing expectation Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer and City have now formalised interest with their first bid rebuffed, as reported by The Athletic.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

After their rental in North Carolina was condemned, the daughter said, they came with her husband and brother to Los Angeles to live with a relative, only to be rebuffed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

And it didn’t matter if he rebuffed or rejected a person, because someone else was sure to phone with yet another offer to play chess, see a movie, or eat a fish dinner.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady