reject
verb (used with object)
to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc..
has rejected
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present perfectof reject (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Concacaf, the 41-member organization of the Americas, has rejected the proposal, as has the Asian Football Confederation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
It has rejected plans from the US-led Board of Peace that prioritise immediate demilitarisation over reconstruction.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Brasilia has rejected Washington's accusations, saying that PIX has expanded the entire digital payments system, which increases online activity and benefits US companies like Google.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Shein has rejected being characterized as an ultrafast-fashion retailer, saying that its model of producing small initial batches and replenishing inventory only when demand is proven is “part of the solution, not the problem.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
You should see Mr. Gouger, on the second floor above; though if he has rejected your story a visit would be quite useless.
From A Black Adonis by Porter, Linn Boyd
