reject decisively
Frequency: 7.09.1 per million words
to refuse to accept something in a firm and clear way
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- The board of directors voted to decisively reject the hostile takeover bid.
- Her proposal was rejected so decisively that she didn't bring it up again.
- Voters will likely decisively reject any candidate who supports raising taxes.
- We must decisively reject all forms of discrimination in our society.
- After reviewing the evidence, the scientific community decisively rejected the flawed theory.
- The Prime Minister's plea for unity was decisively rejected by opposition parties.
- He decisively rejected the notion that he was too old for the job.
- It is crucial for the court to decisively reject this baseless appeal.
- The public decisively rejected the referendum on constitutional changes.
- Any attempt to compromise our core values must be rejected decisively.