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- verb Third-person singular simple present of to
spurn . - noun Plural form of
spurn .
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Examples
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The collapsed, non-grasping surrender which Hegel spurns is raised to the highest power in
Hegel on Buddhism 2007
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Exactly the right decision I'd say I love the "spurns" and "plea" in the Toronto Star's headline; talk about loaded:
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I love the "spurns" and "plea" in the Toronto Star's headline; talk about loaded!
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In her most recent article bashing the new movie "Waiting for 'Superman'," Strauss spurns teacher evaluation and accountability, as if they have nothing to do with student achievement.
Mimi Carter: Message to Education Bloggers: Stop Blaming Obama and Start Focusing on Real Issues Mimi Carter 2010
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Campaigns have caught on to this -- recognizing that social media outlets provide an immediate and continual feedback loop that spurns traditional media stories, they're harnessing Twitter and Facebook to engage voters, monitor reactions and anticipate press topics.
Kat Kane: Rise of Online Organizing Makes Internet Crowd a Must-Win Constituency Kat Kane 2012
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Norwich's Anthony Pilkington, left, spurns an excellent chance to score against Manchester United.
Wasteful Norwich reprieve Manchester United's rattled rearguard 2011
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And Gwen is silent and emotionally aloof, a bright, accomplished woman who spurns any interaction with those around her.
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The series plays out like a violent soap opera with better acting and spurns more questions each week as we delve into the supernatural Louisiana bayou.
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The long-range planning is evident from the start when Brabantio spurns his daughter Desdemona, by hurling her to the ground in a manner that Othello will later echo.
Othello – review 2011
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Campaigns have caught on to this -- recognizing that social media outlets provide an immediate and continual feedback loop that spurns traditional media stories, they're harnessing Twitter and Facebook to engage voters, monitor reactions and anticipate press topics.
Kat Kane: Rise of Online Organizing Makes Internet Crowd a Must-Win Constituency Kat Kane 2012
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