rejected

Example Sentences

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Three Appeal Court judges rejected David Elias KC's submissions that the sentence was "manifestly excessive".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

On June 1, a federal judge rejected the state Supreme Court’s motion to dismiss the case and sent Judge Brown to seek relief in state court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The British government rejected the US intervention in the case.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This album – 100% independently produced and distributed outside of the powerful entertainment machine that had forged Choi – rejects the dictates of a society that first rejected him.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

He had rejected the more aggressive steps recommended by the Joint Chiefs, for fear of expanding the war and sparking greater protests at home.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin