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rejection

[ri-jek-shuhn] / rɪˈdʒɛk ʃən /


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"We cannot accept a procedure that provides no reason for rejection and effectively denies any right of appeal," he added, calling for a more transparent and inclusive process.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

It was failure and rejection after failure and rejection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

"Following the rejection of three proposals by the EasyJet Board, and given its unwillingness to engage meaningfully, Castlelake is announcing this Third Proposal to enable EasyJet shareholders to consider its merits," Castlelake wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The court’s ruling was in some ways par for the course in that it marked yet another rejection of a 5th Circuit’s ruling.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

Mediocre would explain all the years of rejection.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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