turn down
Example Sentences
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He said the debt influenced his decision to turn down a higher-paying job offer that would have triggered even steeper loan deductions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
She slept in parks away from the centre of the city to try and to stay hidden, and says no rough sleeper would turn down a bed if it comes with the right support.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
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
Tiny begs as I turn down a hallway.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
