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is rebuffing

  • present progressive
    of rebuff (3rd person singular).
    rebuff
    noun
    a blunt or abrupt rejection, as of a person making advances.

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Beijing is rebuffing another demand from foreigners, which is to revalue the yuan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

These talks may happen, even though China is rebuffing substantial arms control negotiations.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2021

Mourinho wants to strengthen a defense that was exposed against Swansea with the addition of John Stones but Everton is rebuffing Chelsea’s pursuit of the center back.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 13, 2015