| We tried desperately to obtain such an electoral pact with the Greens before the election, but we were rebuffed on every occasion. |
| Early last year he tried to sell the concept to two large makers of men's grooming products, only to be rebuffed. |
| People of the world are rebuffed by the resulting arrogance and threatening postures, and peace remains elusive. |
| It is vital that the clergy's attempts to pressurise politicians are rebuffed. |
| One of the attackers tried to enter the stadium but was rebuffed by security who discovered the suicide belt he was wearing. |
| He sent his agents, emissaries to her with fabulous temptations but the virtuous 1ady rebuffed them, one and all. |
