as in refusals
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
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The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals.
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The Iraqi News Agency also reported that officials had denied the claim, citing the Iraqi Football Association as saying reports of visa refusals were inaccurate.
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Traditional sales metrics are insufficient; look for someone who thrives with limited resources and can maintain optimism despite frequent rejections.
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With more rejections, more appeals are being filed with Medicare's administrative contractors.
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Between 2016 and 2023, claim denials increased from 9% to 12%.
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His denials and claims about Carroll were central to her defamation allegations.
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“Turndowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndowns. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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