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rejection

[ri-jek-shuhn] / rɪˈdʒɛk ʃən /


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The company cautioned last month that it faced mass layoffs and cutbacks in its manufacturing effort following the second BLA rejection.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Doubtless this rejection set her off on her political path.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The litany of complaints continues, though, and reading between the lines, it’s clear the root of the men’s fury is rejection.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

It can be a long season if the bitterness of the major league rejection of the winter lingers into the spring and summer, but Kelly does not see that in Turner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Nately stared at her covertly from his over-stuffed yellow armchair, marveling at the bored, phlegmatic strength with which she accepted the mass rejection.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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