spurned
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He will play Gerwyn Price in the semis after the Welshman's superb 3-2 comeback success against his compatriot Jonny Clayton, who spurned a two-set lead and match darts in a thrilling tie.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
With these gains under his belt, Kim has so far spurned all of Trump’s diplomatic overtures since the president returned to the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The $1.3 billion stock deal fell apart in March when Two Harbors spurned UWM and opted for a cash offer from another suitor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The announcement comes after North Korea has repeatedly spurned South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's dovish overtures, labelling Seoul its "most hostile" enemy and declaring itself an "irreversible" nuclear state.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
She dressed plainly and modestly, spurned every extravagance, and never turned down the chance to put money in the bank.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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