turned down

Example Sentences

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Up and down the state, local governments asked voters to fork over more money—and almost everywhere were turned down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Manifold added that he had turned down a chauffeur-driven limousine, private jets, and corporate sports tickets.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Cooper, who is also a full-time anchor at CNN, turned down a new “60 Minutes” deal from Weiss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Experts say millions of households have turned down radiators and thermostats, taken shorter showers, blocked draughts and found ways to keep the heating off in certain rooms to lower bills.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

We’d just turned down Presidio when I heard someone calling my name.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English