rejected

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Fiji's environment ministry on Thursday rejected a plan by an Australian billionaire to burn rubbish for energy in the South Pacific nation, after a backlash from traditional landowners and tourism operators.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The opposition and regional leaders have rejected the move and demonstrations against it were due to take place in Mogadishu on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Ackman is exiting days after Universal rejected a takeover bid he valued at $65 billion from a Pershing Square investment vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Voters haven’t rejected a sales tax hike since 2012, when a transportation measure fell just short with 66.1% support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The Italian government rejected the cries of many to keep the portrait.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day