rejecting
- present participle of reject.
Example Sentences
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Rejecting the need for a referendum, officials have claimed a public consultation process through hearings and written submissions showed overwhelming support.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
With her full, oval face framed by a veil, she bears a strong resemblance to the Rebecca in the roughly contemporary “Isaac Rejecting Esau,” one of Giotto’s most celebrated works in the upper church.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
For example, in an emergency situation, the stakes are often clearer: Rejecting a treatment could lead to the loss of a limb, or even the loss of life.
From Slate • May 2, 2025
Rejecting the Walt Disney Co.’s bid for boardroom stability, an influential corporate research firm has recommended that shareholders add billionaire Nelson Peltz to the Disney board, raising the stakes for next month’s proxy showdown.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Rejecting Curly’s offer of assistance, the dog trainer had hopped on one leg back to the camper truck.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
