rebuffed

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On Tuesday, eBay officially rebuffed GameStop’s unsolicited takeover proposal.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

In travel news this week, United Airlines said it was ending its clandestine pursuit of rival American after American rebuffed its advances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Kennedy also rebuffed Democrats’ claims that he bore responsibility for the country’s ongoing measles outbreak.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday rebuffed claims that he had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Pitipiti went to take gifts to the children, but she was rebuffed by the new wife.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith