Only to do deny him promotion when his name came up.

They had been denied promotion three years earlier because of financial irregularities.

He was denied further promotion because of his political affiliations.

The plaintiffs say they were denied promotions, raises and other benefits because of their race.

One brigadier general who had been in command was denied promotion.

The suit, which was filed 23 years ago, charges that the women were denied jobs and promotions with the service.

He said he believed that his was the first case by a judge denied promotion based on age.

Many of the employees in the lawsuit contend that they have been denied promotions.

Once denied promotion, many were quick to drop out.