- present participle of spurn.
spurning
Example Sentences
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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
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
I have retired my Fitbit, spurning the step-counting data collector and hourly calls to get up and walk.
From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2024
He wanted to help Reyna, but since his own strategy was to deal with his problems alone, spurning anyone who tried to get close, he couldn’t exactly criticize Reyna for doing the same thing.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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