21.   As might be expected, the mayor rejects that notion.

22.   At the ATF, the notion is rejected out of hand.

23.   At the same time, he insisted that a peace must be comprehensive, rejecting the notion that Arab nations could make a separate accommodation with Israel.

24.   At the White House, Rahm Emanuel, a special assistant to President Clinton, rejected the notion that the president had ignored the drug problem.

25.   Augustine, the Red Cross board chairman, rejected the notion that government officials would bow to Mrs. Dole because of political considerations.

26.   At the same time, Peres rejected the notion that the entire political process with the Palestinians was a mistake.

27.   Black opponents of the constitution rejected any notion that the vote did not serve the black majority.

28.   Board members say a few bad apples are inevitable but reject the notion that most are just collecting a paycheck, stock options and frequent-flier miles.

29.   Bob Pittman, president of AOL Networks, rejected the notion that AOL is only a stopover for people learning to use the Net.

30.   A city official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, rejected the notion that the plan was intended to insulate the stadium from the neighborhood.