1.   How hard was it to cope with resounding rejection?

2.   Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas, who headed Republican efforts to capture the Senate, interpreted the outcome as a resounding rejection of President Clinton.

3.   The resounding rejection of the contract did not come as a surprise.

4.   A draft of a new Algerian Constitution that outlaws political parties based on religion or language received a resounding rejection Thursday from key parties whose backing could be crucial.

5.   The resounding rejection was a surprise as polls had predicted a close call.