turned down
Example Sentences
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We auditioned for record companies and got turned down by Polydor, by Island, by CBS and RCA before we got signed by A&M in the end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Established authors say their recent projects have been inexplicably turned down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Fiercely protective of its independence, Hugging Face long turned down several stake purchases and takeover offers before reaching a deal with Nvidia, chosen for its commitment to developing the "open" ecosystem.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
More than four in 10 Americans say they have turned down a higher-paying career opportunity in favor of preserving personal time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Monday said, out of breath as she turned down the music.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
