spurning
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So it’s strange that Ms. Hochul is spurning data centers, which could generate thousands of jobs and more tax revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Rams grew nervy, spurning chances to build their lead.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
Younger generations are spurning the social media sites of their parents, but what’s shocking is the alternative we’ve embraced: the Find My app that shares your real-time location with as many friends as you want.
From Slate ● Dec. 14, 2025
After spurning BHP’s advances last year, Anglo American announced a proposed merger with Canada’s Teck Resources in September that would value the pro forma entity at around $60 billion using today’s share prices.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025
There was a wicked point to all the sewing and cooking that they were trying to impress upon me, the tedious lessons I had been spurning and ducking.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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