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rejection

[ri-jek-shuhn] / rɪˈdʒɛk ʃən /


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This is not just a rejection of equal citizenship.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Even so, Zaslav’s package failed to win shareholder support; 84% of those who voted in June disapproved, following a similar rejection a year before.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

"We cannot accept a procedure that provides no reason for rejection and effectively denies any right of appeal," he added, calling for a more transparent and inclusive process.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

If you've sent off dozens of job applications and heard nothing back, the silence can be as infuriating as a rejection.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

My skin burns in embarrassment at the rejection.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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