Example sentences for: rebuffed

How can you use “rebuffed” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • But the LAT emphasizes instead Netanyahu's resistance, saying that he "rebuffed" Albright's "appeal to cease economic restrictions to encourage the Palestinian Authority to crack down on terrorism."

  • Like others, I tried to get more information about the study from Westat, but was rebuffed.

  • Khallad has said that Iran made a concerted effort to strengthen relations with al Qaeda after the October 2000 attack on the USS Cole, but was rebuffed because Bin Ladin did not want to alienate his supporters in Saudi Arabia.

  • They attempted to check in with the FDNY chiefs present, but were rebuffed.

  • The papers flag another developing witness issue: the House managers have urged the Senate to ask Clinton to voluntarily testify, a request the White House has already rebuffed.


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