rejected

Example Sentences

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"Usually you just get rejected straight up," the 30-year-old told AFP in the western city of Frankfurt.

From Barron's • Jul. 12, 2026

An AtlasIntel/Bloomberg poll released Friday found that two-thirds of Venezuelans rejected the government’s handling of the disaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

“Moana” became a box office hit, captivating audiences with catchy earworms from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a spunky young heroine who rejected the label of princess.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

"I don't think... parents doing everything for them is any good for the future," Williams said, after he rejected 10 such applications in a week.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

But like so many thousands of other women who volunteered for battle, even Marina Raskova’s application was rejected.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein