turn down

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Tuesday, the firm’s Ares Strategic Income Fund joined industry peers in turning down some requests by investors to get money back from the fund this quarter.

From Barron's

She turned down a scholarship to the American University in Beirut in favor of North Central and had found housing and a roommate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Before last offseason, he even said that he would even turn down a five-star recruit in favor of adding more seasoned veterans and professional players from Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Thailand, TV presenters removed their blazers on air recently in an effort to encourage citizens to turn down the air conditioning.

From The Wall Street Journal

For one, there has been a regulatory push to allow data centers faster interconnection to the grid if they agree to turn down grid usage when demand peaks.

From The Wall Street Journal