Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Rosenberg added that he hopes the study will spurn similar concern for all types of birds.

From Fox News • Sep. 19, 2019

And there is little indication, so far, that these voters will spurn Mrs. Clinton for a Republican.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2016

What Southampton will have learned is that you have got to be able to concentrate for 90 plus minutes because, while Championship sides will spurn chances, the top teams don't and just put you away.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2012

Fearing that she will spurn him, the two noble families arrange as proxy another son, the beautiful Paolo.

From The Guardian • Aug. 7, 2010

Hence! or I will spurn you from me.

From Rookwood by Ainsworth, William Harrison