However, his overtures to the state government were rebuffed. Gandhi's overtures to Muammar Gaddafi were rebuffed. They were rebuffed by authorities when they sought to adopt. All United Nations attempts to intervene and mediate the dispute were rebuffed. His staffers made inquiries to Springsteen's management which were politely rebuffed. The official who had rebuffed them resigned. She originally wanted to date Ian but was humiliated when he rebuffed her advances. Galt initially rebuffed him, but Wilson was undeterred and continued the courtship. His efforts were rebuffed by both commissioners. Conservative clerics have successfully rebuffed attempts to outlaw child marriage. Roxie meets her idol Velma, but her friendship is rudely rebuffed. These calls were strongly rebuffed by Gibraltar's Chief Minister. In any case, C&W had rebuffed PCCW's takeover approach by February 2003. After initial cooperation, Aziz rebuffed the delegations. Rome asked for redress, but they were rebuffed and she declared war.