1.   Even when women find the man unappealing, they do not send clear rejection signals to begin with, the researchers found.

2.   It was a clear rejection of a statement by the German government on Sunday claiming that Putin recognized Kostunica as the outright winner of the election.

3.   In a congratulatory letter to Chirac, German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the victory was a clear rejection of the far-right.

4.   In messages to Chirac, leaders across Europe called the victory a clear rejection of the far right and a victory for democracy.

5.   In congratulatory messages to Chirac, European leaders called the victory was a clear rejection of the far-right and a victory for democracy.

6.   In messages to Chirac, leaders across Europe and beyond called the victory a clear rejection of the far right and a victory for democracy.

7.   The appointments are also a clear rejection of demands by university students for political reform.