rejected

Example Sentences

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But it said Venice Dell could not be built, because the Board of Transportation Commissioners rejected it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He now admits he rejected outreach to brief him on the changes before the replacement hire’s first day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The company then introduced an access fee -- a remedy the EU rejected in April as unsatisfactory.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The last outstanding proposal for opencast coal mining in the UK has been rejected.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Well, the matchmaker told us that your grandma had rejected many offers already, to her parents’ deep frustration,” Grandpa continues.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh