He had been careful not to voice those instructions for fear of her outright rejection.

Petitions may be either for the outright rejection of the order or its amendment.

The worst outcome would obviously be an outright rejection, which we think unlikely.

It is admittedly important that the book itself begins with an outright rejection of "system".

There was reason for healthy skepticism but not outright rejection.

They are never outright rejections, but rather excuses for not purchasing now.

All scientific knowledge is subject to later refinement, or even outright rejection, in the face of additional evidence.

Our aim was not just to avoid outright rejection, but to gain their support for the agreement.

Riker could tell the youth hadn't considered outright rejection as a real possibility before now.

It was not clear whether the tougher resolution would still seek to avoid outright rejection of the peace plan.