Sentence examples for they were spurned from inspiring English sources

For all that Zeppelin soon became a huge band, they were spurned and mocked by critics.

They were spurned, the DFB (German FA) having warned that any player joining a foreign club for financial reasons would not be considered for the next World Cup.

Unlike the Yankees in the case of Rodriguez, the Knicks can at least defend the Stoudemire signing by insisting they had no other workable option: in the summer of 2010, they were spurned by free agents more prized than Stoudemire, and this after a two-year roster purge and grand promises made to the long-suffering New York fan base that better times were directly ahead.

The Rockets and the Mavericks, who are both chasing Dwight Howard, could spend some of their cap room on Smith if they are spurned.

Evelyn M. Rusli reports that they are spurning their legacies in retailing, real estate and finance for a future in technology.

They are spurning guaranteed annual payments for a chance to cash in on the boom in wheat, soybeans, corn and other crops.

They sought to attend on Valverde's behalf but were spurned by the Italians for a supposed lack of cooperation.

His initial overtures to her were spurned because she had a boyfriend at the time but he persisted and they were married within 18 months.

Five chances were spurned as South Africa amassed a first innings total of 475, enough – almost certainly – to ensure they are not beaten.

Rodgers' group, Chic, were spurned a record 11th time.

Two were spurned with 19 victories -- West Virginia and Syracuse in 1996-97.