rejection
Example Sentences
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The selloff in precious metals was not a rejection of their role.
From MarketWatch
When researchers added another antibody that further supports CD8+ T cells, tumor rejection rates in mice climbed to nearly 90%.
From Science Daily
“My first two films didn’t get into Sundance, and then my third one did. I’m always telling young filmmakers to use the Sundance rejection as fuel.”
From Los Angeles Times
Rather than showing a lack of interest, this points to hesitation driven by fear of misinterpretation, rejection or cultural judgment.
After checking weather reports for the day he was due to fly, he disputed BA's rejection.
From BBC
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