Sentence examples for rebuff being from inspiring English sources

But with the ever-closer union Europe that we now have, the Turks are simply opening themselves to ridiculous rebuff, being told that they have to wait because of some pimple like Greek Cyprus.

In Simone's eyes, the school's rebuff was a racial slight.

The rebuff is a remarkable breach of precedent at the traditionally conservative university.

This curt rebuff is said to explain Neave's deep hostility to Heath in later years.

The ayatollah's rebuff was thus seen in Washington as a major jolt that forced a rethinking of American plans.

Merck The regulatory rebuff is an expected blow for Merck.

An aggressive rebuff was particularly likely when she'd already mated with him several times.

Obama's cynical rebuff was short-sighted and disrespectful to a large percentage of his supporters.

The record for rebuffs is held by Andrew Johnson, who vetoed 21 bills & was overridden 15 times.

Among those rebuffed were the Pompidou Center and the Musée d'Orsay.

The fund's bid, initially rebuffed, was accepted by US Airways last week.