rejected

Example Sentences

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Only when OpenAI’s leaders rejected his request and Musk left to start his own company did he pursue his suit against OpenAI, the lawyers claimed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It was only the 17th time in seven seasons - and the fourth this season - that a referee has rejected the advice of the VAR at the screen.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

He also rejected the notion that he would do Big Tech’s bidding, and the idea that his support from tech leaders is entirely or even largely premised on his plans for their industry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

EBay rejected GameStop’s $56 billion unsolicited bid...OpenAI-backed chip maker Cerebras Systems went public, raising $5.55 billion, largest this year.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

If these people learned that there was still another monster out there—something worse than the Shetani—he wouldn’t just be expelled from the Sons of the Six, he’d be rejected by his people.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray