Both sides, however, have rejected this compromise and they remain far apart.

In the two meetings between the league and the players association in Toronto last month, each side rejected the most recent proposal from the other.

Both sides rejected the recommendation and asked the Court to rule on the matter.

That is the peace accord both sides rejected last week.

While there have been many compromise measures proposed, one side or the other has rejected each of them as a capitulation.

Each side rejected the others' offer, and some veteran players expressed willingness to sit out an entire season if necessary.

Admittedly, it is not easy to visualize a situation in which both sides would reject campaign advertising.

Before the decision, both sides rejected efforts to reach a compromise.

One side or the other rejected each of those proposals.

The Chinese side rejected the demands and repeated an earlier proposal for a joint venture.