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Rejected by publishers after his release, he paid to have books printed in China and gave copies to street vendors near Harlem’s 125th street station to sell on consignment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Rejected at birth by his mother, he was initially cared for by zookeepers before being reintroduced to the monkey enclosure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Rejected by most schools, it was "very, very difficult", and things came to a head when she saw parents dragging their children away from Ash, saying he was "mad".

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2022

Rejected mail ballots are relatively uncommon in a typical election.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2022

Rejected for his diminutive stature, he sequestered himself in the Canadian wilderness, “a-huntin’ and a-fishin’.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand