turn down a request

Examples (10)

• The committee decided to turn down her request for additional funding.
• It’s always difficult to turn down a request from a close friend.
• They had to turn down my request because the deadline had already passed.
• I hope they don't turn down our request for a meeting next week.
• The manager turned down his request for a transfer to the London office.
• Why did the board turn down the request for a new library?
• She was disappointed when the publisher turned down her request for an advance.
• The government may turn down the request for political asylum.
• He felt slighted when his request was turned down without any explanation.
• Please don't turn down my request before you've heard all the facts.