turn down
Example Sentences
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She said she had turned down that "inappropriate" offer.
From BBC
Millions of Americans with limited credit histories or lower credit scores could find their credit cards canceled, their spending limits slashed, or their credit card applications turned down entirely.
From Barron's
They were most recently turned down in October when Mr Hunt wrote again to Downing Street.
From BBC
And as it turned out, turning down the Mannings was the smartest possible decision.
When it was time for the Birmingham Bowl to find an opponent for Georgia Southern, a number of 5-7 teams reportedly turned down invitations before Appalachian State agreed to play.
From Los Angeles Times
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