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The failure of that merger was seen as a snub to Russia by the west, unwilling to let Russian companies into its markets.

China Eastern yesterday appeared to snub Air China's offer to pay a minimum of HK$5 per share for a stake of up to 30 per cent.

He made no mention of his host, President Hosni Mubarak, a snub surely noticed by Egypt's autocratic ruler of nearly three decades.

Put bluntly, countries and companies from around the world did not dare snub the rising and occasionally abrasive power by not turning up.

It is hard to understand why many Republicans would object to New START, beyond a general desire to snub the president.

If this sounds like a bit of a snub, well, it is.

Yet Mr Sarkozy faces an imminent political humiliation, as disillusioned voters snub him in regional elections.

Researchers believe that the number of the snub-nosed monkeys would not rise rapidly even if their habitats were enlarged.

Moscow recognized the two breakaway Georgian republics, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a move that seemed to be a direct snub to the West.

This snub has allowed us to work hard without any pressure, trying to aim for our pre-season objectives.

In his speech after taking the oath of office, Ahmadinejad mocked the snub, saying: "Well, no one in Iran is waiting for your messages. "

"Yes, " The abrupt answer was as distinct a snub as saying, "If you want to discuss her, you can do it with someone else! "

a nice snub he gave the little adjutant , said a voice in the background.

At the end of the debate Mr McCain appeared to snub Mr Obama's outstretched hand.

I don't think is it advisable to snub her. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned.

She had an interesting face with a snub nose and large appealing eyes.

She was a Russian- American girl- big and blonde and animal , with swimming brown eyes, a snub fat nose and chin .

Do not make up or break out the bit on a single joint of DC. If this is absolutely necessary, always snub drill collar with the air tugger.

The snub was the latest setback in a relationship undergoing strains on several fronts.

Far from bringing Mrs Clinton's supporters back into the fold, Mr Biden's elevation may look like just another snub.

This would rarely happen in a person-to-person meeting, which would be considered a snub.

China only sent a vice minister to that morning meeting--with Wen's absence sparking a frenzy of speculation on the perceived snub.

Equally notable was the failure of Mr Mugabe, their commander-in-chief, to comment on their snub.

You are just another one of those typical guys and since I don'trespect you, I'll take the beer from you before I snub you.

This was not just a diplomatic snub, but also a breach of EU rules on freedom of movement.

The Chu king is laughing at doctrine: "The sage is not energy and he jokes, I have asked for a snub on the contrary" .

This snub, Mr. Torres-Landa wrote, "generated significant anger with respect to the lack of recognition for his work. "

Some saw Mr. Obama's decision to visit Ghana as a snub to Kenya for its recent instability and democratic difficulties.

This public snub undermines Keidanren's claim to speak for Japanese business with one voice.

Snub lines for the rig tongs must be inspected and be in good working order.

Many Republican members of Congress boycotted Obama's speech, a rare snub for a sitting president.

His belated arrival has not been seen as a snub by Beijing.

If the law is passed, children could face fines or even jail if they snub court rulings to physically and mentally look after their parents.

And many were surprised at his decision to snub the seed companies and powerful domestic and American biotech lobbies.

Snub-nosed monkeys are among the most endangered primate species in Asia.

Which one could take snub like this lying down ?

By opening a direct line to Washington, North Korea would snub its arch-enemy Japan and South Korea's conservative president, Lee Myung-bak.

The boys who used to snub her now all try to win her favor.

If that meant kowtowing to Chinese demands to shun Taiwan, snub the Dalai Lama or tone down criticism of human-rights abuses, so be it.

For safety, lead and backup tongs should be provided with snub lines of sufficient size and length.

If he isn't a All-Star next season, it will definitely be a snub.

Furious about an unkind comment? Angry about a social snub? Say a prayer, even if you're not religious.

In better news, Theo Walcott bounced back after his World Cup snub, smashing the club's first home from close range.

It was a move that was widely misread as a snub.

However, today's snub would appear to have brought to an end the 31-year-old's England career.

Quite often, people intend to respond but just get busy with things - it's often not a snub.

His home town's early exit was seen as a snub for Obama, the first serving US president to appear before the IOC.

The five supported it but were upset by the diplomatic snub, officials said.

The rejection may be seen as a snub by many in Washington.

He accepted every unjust rebuke and snub as part of the day's routine.

The Driller is to ensure all rig tongs have two snub lines attached for safety.

If that meant kowtowingtoChinesedemands to shun Taiwan, snub the Dalai Lama or tone down criticism of human-rights abuses, so be it.

To reject bluntly , often disdainfully ; snub .

Snub-nosed monkey added to our infinite joy of nature, let us act to protect the golden monkey, nature conservation.

He thinks that snub reflects an innate cultural advantage enjoyed by India.

And the snub undoubtedly creates a precedent other countries may follow.

Sorry for that. I didn't mean to snub.

'Yes, sir, I understand. Can I start to work now? ' Jack dare not snub.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has the most attractive nose in the UK--the snub nose, according to a professor.

A controversial $3. 6bn dam, backed by China, has been suspended in a rare snub to Beijing and concession to public opinion.

At the time United were horrified at the snub, certain they had their man.

But then came Mr. Kudrin's snub, an indication that the leadership swap could create turmoil in the government's senior ranks.

The symbolic handshake that erased Dulles's snub duly took place.

But behind the snub lies something real.

Scientists made an unexpected discovery in the waters south of New Guinea in 2005: a new species of dolphin called the snub-fin.

The golden snub-nosed monkey are endemic to China.

In Paris, voters are partly seizing the chance to snub Mr Sarkozy, whose poll ratings have slumped.

Should you repay the snub by unfollowing your former follower?

n. The snub was clearly intentional.

The snub was a setback to Sarkozy, who is relishing his role in the EU presidency to parade as a world leader and crisis manager.

Another would have shut me up with a snub, but my father patiently heard me out and took pains to justify his view to me.

The snub was calculated.

Adouble-snub for this raw slum classic.

That is quite a snub.

This was seen as a snub to France's president, Nicolas Sarkozy, who has said he intends to meet the Dalai Lama in December. See article

The snub angered US defence officials, especially as many military families had flown to Hong Kong for the holiday visit.

Soft Switching Double Transistor Forward Converter with a Lossless Snub Circuit

Seasonal change in urinary testosterone levels in Sichuan snub-nosed monkeys

Behavioral development within one-year-old individuals of Sichuan snub-nosed monkeys Rhinopithecus roxellana in the Qinling Mountains

The Image Previous Process in Study the Habitat Fragmentation of Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey

advances in the taxonomic study of colobines and snub - nosed monkeys

Ponder on Suffering Snub of Track and Field in Universities Sports Selected Course

Use of forest strata by Sichuan snub-nosed monkeys Rhinopithecus roxellana in spring and winter in Qinling Mountains, China

cold shoulder deliberate coldness or disregard; a slight or a snub

it's not sensible to snub the tourists they already have

A Dietary Shift in Sichuan Snub-nosed Monkeys

snub v. to pay no attention to