The government initially rebuffed offers of military help, but that view has changed sharply in the last week.

When club officials requested a meeting to state their views, they were initially rebuffed.

She initially rebuffed suggestions that parts of the song should be performed in English.

Although initially rebuffed, the committee persisted, and the Commissioners eventually agreed to terms.

Thus, when it came to trying to secure a record deal, after being initially rebuffed, Mika left nothing to chance.

Chuck tries to get Casey to open up, but he initially rebuffs him.

When Tancibudek wrote to the composer in the early 1950s asking for such a piece, he was initially rebuffed.

However, when Clarissa confronted him, he made an advance onto her which she initially rebuffed.

Caldwell was initially rebuffed by the person who interviewed her but she insisted on meeting with Ward.

She initially rebuffs Aden's advances, but they later share a kiss.