rejected

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Researchers noted that many apparent wolverine sightings were rejected because they did not satisfy strict documentation requirements.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Last year, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons rejected a number of changes to the rules around alcohol licensing recommended by an independent report.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Defense Department records reviewed recently by ProPublica show Sutherland’s company had already been considered for a loan but was rejected.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

The FDA previously rejected RP1 twice, but recent leadership changes at the agency coincide with a new review agreement.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

And it didn’t matter if he rebuffed or rejected a person, because someone else was sure to phone with yet another offer to play chess, see a movie, or eat a fish dinner.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady