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rejection

[ri-jek-shuhn] / rɪˈdʒɛk ʃən /


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The text in question has been diluted in recent days in the hope of avoiding rejection.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Reasons given for its rejection included that being a replication it was not novel; that after a couple of years the field has moved on.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Janus Henderson clients and staff urge rejection of Victory Capital Management’s takeover bid, raising concerns about 75% client approval, according to the people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The bill's rejection does not close the debate as the issue could be taken up in the new term by McArthur or another MSP.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Olly’s rejection has made me feel like a little girl again.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon