Sentence examples for rebuffed this argument from inspiring English sources

Rowling rebuffed this argument, writing in a Twitlonger post that the book's moral heart lies in the character of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore (right), who went to a windy hilltop to meet Death Eater – and potential double agent – Professor Snape, despite knowing the decision might lead to his death.

The defense argued that the Council lacked standing to bring the suit; Combs rebuffed this argument and cited statistics that ranked Kentucky as the most illiterate state in the nation to show how inequitable financing had adversely affected the state's students.

In a sound ruling last week, a federal judge in Illinois rebuffed this flimsy argument.

The IPCC also rebuffed the argument made by climate sceptics that a "pause" for the last 10-15 years in the upward climb of global temperatures was evidence of flaws in their computer models.

Mr. Schundler's legal challenge was rebuffed this morning by a Superior Court judge, Linda R. Feinberg, after a testy exchange with Mr. Schundler's lawyer, Brian W. McAlindin, during oral arguments.

The White House doctor, however, quickly rebuffed this offer.

Kenny Dixon Jr has rebuffed this.

But as recently as last year, the I.R.S. rebuffed those arguments.

Forrest also denied a stay request, rebuffing the argument of federal lawyers that stopping enforcement of the law does "irreparable harm" to the government.

Dr John Adey Christow, Devon The Guardian's good coverage of Pope Francis's encyclical (Francis issues passionate call for action on climate change, 19 June; Analysis, 19 June; Editorial, 19 June) missed a crucial theological point that could prove vital in rebuffing the arguments of climate sceptics and those with vested interests.

Israel "rebuffs" this angry order and "defies" the U.S. spokesman.