Example sentences for: rebuffed

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

  • In her February 1994 affidavit, Debra Ballentine swore that Jones had come to her office around 4 p.m. that day and, after describing the circumstances, told her "she rebuffed three separate unwelcomed sexual advances by the governor.

  • 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.

  • The priest rebuffed her.

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

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


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