turn down
Example Sentences
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They turned down several chances to kick penalties, opting each time for the corner.
From Barron's
I enjoyed it, but this one was too good to turn down, unfortunately!
From BBC
Warmer weather in the UK meant more British Gas customers turned down their heating in 2025, contributing to a slump in profits at its owner Centrica.
From BBC
An honors student, he turned down a contract to pitch for the Chicago White Sox to accept a football scholarship to the University of Illinois.
From Los Angeles Times
Exhausted by the end of the day, I began turning down evening invitations from friends and colleagues.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
