1The company's board of directors spurned the hostile takeover bid, citing concerns over job security.
2Was she spurned by her former lover, or did she initiate the breakup?
3The artist's latest work was spurned by critics, who deemed it too radical and unorthodox.
4Do not spurn the opportunity to learn from your mistakes; instead, use them as a catalyst for growth.
5There are those who spurn the idea of social hierarchy, advocating for a more egalitarian society instead.