spurned
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Despite no organized opposition, a flurry of cities, as well as the editorial board of the Los Angeles Daily News, have loudly spurned the idea, arguing it will make the region even less affordable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
When the singer put out “Red Rose Speedway” in 1973, the Village Voice spurned it as “possibly the worst album ever made by a rock and roller of the first rank.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
But Warner Bros has so far spurned Paramount's offers.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
On a night Gordon spurned one or two opportunities from open play, there was no chance of him letting go of the ball when he won his side another spot-kick before the break.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
“Hamlet has spurned my love and hates me,” I said.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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