WHATEVER

 “It is with regret that I inform you, your work was not selected for this year’s show.”

“I regret to share with you that your work was not selected for this year’s exhibition.”

“I regret to announce to you that your application has not been selected for this exhibition.”

“It is with regret that we inform you that your work was not juried into the exhibition.”

“We regret to inform you that we cannot accept your work at this time.”

“We regret to inform you that your manuscript has not been accepted for publication.”

“We regret to inform you that, after careful consideration, your application was not accepted for this year's exhibition.”

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“I'm happy to announce that your work has been selected!”