But without the support of the other big two, he is likely to face a humiliating rejection.

For years she'd regretted that foolish confession, and she'd suffered from his humiliating rejection of her.

You determined never to endure another such humiliating rejection.

He too had seen Alfred departing with Beatrice, but unlike Alice he had followed them, and had been witness to Alfred's humiliating rejection.

This was Mr. Gore's first public nod to his humiliating rejection on Election Day by the state of his forefathers.

Tim's co-workers tease him about his humiliating rejection, but Tim is not embarrassed to examine his heart.

Henry's pursuit is an arduous one, involving many humiliating rejections, low-paying waitstaff jobs to pay the bills, and a grating, unwanted female roommate.

This decision could be interpreted as a severe, humiliating and embarrassing rejection for Microsoft.

Still, the "humiliating rejection" Mr. Holbrooke worries about at the United Nations will be viewed by some of Mr. Bush's advisers as a badge of courage.

And no courage to enquire, after the subtle but humiliating rejection she'd experienced as they left Ghar Hasan.