turn down
Example Sentences
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Portland supplemented the federal construction money with local dollars, creating incentives that were hard to turn down.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
When Washington wanted to build an Ebola facility for its citizens on Kenyan territory, President William Ruto said it would be "inhumane" to turn down the request.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
They were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, whose lawyers urged the court to turn down the appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
“It’s not like we can call parents for backup care. I had to turn down the job.”
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
We are so close I forget where I am; instead I notice that the corners of his mouth turn down naturally, just like mine, and that he has a scar on his chin.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
