But management officials said the union's rejection of new technologies would hurt the ports' expansion.

On the other hand, the animal's rejection had hurt her.

The rejection had hurt, I could see that.

If I didn't care for you, your rejection wouldn't hurt.

Mr. Fox argued that the rejection of his proposal would hurt poor people most.

McBride was the plan's leading proponent, and its rejection hurt his reelection bid.

But when they make up an excuse or lie to me, the rejection can hurt.

Critics of intervention agreed that the rejection of the peace plan had hurt their cause.

The rejection has hurt you more than you admit.

"Your rejection hurts, milady," he said, taking Arabella back in his arms.