The popular story is that rich families in Denver society did not accept them because they had been poor and lacked education.

VOA: special.2010.03.08

Blaine replied: "If the presidential nomination is offered to me, I could not and would not accept it."

VOA: special.2010.05.27

He was sure Douglas would not accept the nomination based on such a platform.

VOA: special.2009.07.09

Some did not trust him. Others did not accept his policies on slavery.

VOA: special.2009.07.09

The idea was foolish. "I would not accept such high office,"

VOA: special.2009.03.05

The Confederate representatives said they could not accept those terms.

VOA: special.2009.12.10

Seymour,at first, said he could not accept the honor.

VOA: special.2010.02.11

"I do not accept the Negro as my equal,"

VOA: special.2009.06.11

But President Truman would not accept General MacArthur's plan.

VOA: special.2010.07.02

Johnston said he could not accept these terms.

VOA: special.2010.01.14

Lee said he could not accept the job.

VOA: special.2009.08.20

Since the military leader is not respecting his own promises, Dore says the civil society forum will not accept his candidacy.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

One option they're considering is appointing a lawyer for him, something Karadzic has said he will not accept.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

"People did not accept to donate blood for her, so we had to volunteer as family members.

VOA: standard.2010.06.04