rebuffed

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

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Orcel’s move was rebuffed by the target and triggered opposition from unions and from the German government, Commerzbank’s second largest shareholder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

Menelik had rebuffed the Italians in the last century, though Ethiopia failed to halt them in this one.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela