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The Ghanaian government sought permission for him to enter the country briefly to take part in the game but that appeal was rejected at a federal court in Ottawa.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The government said its steering committee supported the independence of Commerzbank, and rejected UniCredit’s offer to further exchange shares in the German bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The movie was rejected by film festivals that pride themselves on progressive storytelling, like Sundance and SXSW.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Some other operators in the area rejected the idea of hosting a watch party, Ferdowsi said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The governor rejected Nichols’s final appeal, saying, “Let the law take its course.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann