rebuffed

Example Sentences

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Sanchez has rebuffed opposition demands to resign, insisting his minority coalition will see out its term until the next scheduled vote in 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

There is a growing expectation Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer and City have now formalised interest with their first bid rebuffed, as reported by The Athletic.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

In the termination letter sent to Pelley and obtained by The Times, Bilton said he attempted to meet with the correspondent last week to discuss the future of “60 Minutes” and was rebuffed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Xi made a similar request of Biden in 2023 and was rebuffed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“That’s Manderley,” she said, and I remember coming out of the shop feeling rebuffed, yet hardly wiser than before.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier