Example sentences of "i turned down [art] " in BNC.

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1 Upon receiving a degree which would allow me to undertake research , I turned down a place which I had been offered to study theology , and went to Oxford .
2 I turned down a new contract at the end of the season , even though it meant getting a testimonial next year because I 've got to be playing in the Premier League to confirm my place in the Irish side .
3 I turned down a couple of T V series cos I did n't feel I was right for them .
4 A television play or four weeks away in repertory was OK , but I finally lost my agent when I turned down an interview for a job in June , ‘ because I 'll be picking the gooseberries ’ .
5 ‘ He has suggested , though , that the two practices should merge , and seemed amazed when I turned down the idea .
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