Accept
Accept verb - To agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly.
Passed up
Both terms in one sentence
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Disproportionate Retribution: Herman sabotages the refinery because he was passed up for a promotion and was fired when he wouldn't accept a transfer elsewhere.
Source: Film / City on Fire
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