Example Sentences
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Even though Davis is repeatedly asked who will take over from Rufus, she rebuffs the question.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
At the beginning of the film, Mr. Banks rebuffs his children when they ask him to repair their kite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Friends and family have wondered why he doesn’t change his social media handles that play on “Yeezus,” the name of the rapper’s sixth solo album, but he rebuffs them.
From New York Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
Shakespeare’s tragedy is rearranged in a way that rebuffs careful inspection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
My zeal made me forget these rebuffs, for I was sure that an atmosphere of trust would be created as soon as I had explained my project to them.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
