It was unclear what the producer would do if the union turned down his request.

Several months ago, local school officials turned down her request, saying state law did not make exceptions for a parent's physical condition.

But he did not turn down my request to see the top.

The judge turned down her request 12 days ago.

A second judge turned down the defendants' request last week.

She turned down Jerry's first request for a date because of his height.

It also turned down the hotel's request for permission to add a beach house.

Shortly before, a Federal appeals court had turned down his request for a stay.

President Clinton last year turned down his request for a pardon.

Q. Well, that sounds like you're not going to turn down his request for help.