Example Sentences

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While many local players are tethered to the ticketing titans, Woodland Park Zoo’s sold-out ZooTunes series has spurned Ticketmaster and AXS in favor of Lyte.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2023

However, he has spurned the advances of clubs in France to stay in the Premiership and continue to fight for an England recall.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2021

A pair on Swan Lake, just south of Mammoth Hot Springs, has spurned the floating nest that the Park Service installed to help the birds.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2018

But the 30-year-old fisherman has spurned compensation for his family’s relocation and is staying put.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2017

“Hamlet has spurned my love and hates me,” I said.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein