turned down

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It is the second time the company's plans have been turned down since the opencast mine closed in 2019.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Up and down the state, local governments asked voters to fork over more money—and almost everywhere were turned down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The former Bournemouth centre-back, 38, turned down the opportunity to become the Bristol City manager last week in order to assess his other options.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Manifold added that he had turned down a chauffeur-driven limousine, private jets, and corporate sports tickets.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I turned down a side street of narrow limestone offices, stopped at the third building, and wheeled my bicycle through its wrought-iron gates.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros