turned down

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Both were turned down and both looked like really poor calls.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The company turned down three prior bids from EQT in recent weeks, arguing they undervalued it, opting instead to stick to a plan to split its energy-and-infrastructure business from the rest of the group’s operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Supreme Court turned down that appeal in February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

With time, the number of families who turned down the shot dropped.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

I turned down Water Street, which ran north past Henry’s house, and as I approached I saw a dark shadow in the back of his garden.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt