turned down
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It is unclear when Fernandes turned down the offer, but it appears unlikely that a resolution is imminent given the upheaval at the club.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
He muted notifications from X, where his Nvidia posts have racked up millions of views, and turned down TV interview requests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
He turned down lucrative studio offers for his script, insisting that he would only sell it if he were cast in the lead role.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
Jose Razo, the head football coach at unbeaten Marshall High, applied for the Barristers’ head coaching position in 2019 and 2022, only to be turned down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Sahil turned down a street and pulled up a driveway to this sprawling gray house with giant windows.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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