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dismissal

[dis-mis-uhl] / dɪsˈmɪs əl /


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United have not been in the relegation zone after nine games or more since November 1986, when they collected a single point in Sir Alex Ferguson's first two games in charge following Ron Atkinson's dismissal.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Dulkay aims for a forensic dismissal of Russia’s claims—and a measure of justice.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Following Friday’s dismissal, Gilbert shared a news report about the ruling on social media, signaling her continued support.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Circuit Court of Appeals, but in April 2025, a divided three-judge panel affirmed the dismissal, agreeing with the district court that Salazar’s newsletter subscription didn’t make him a subscriber under the law.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026

It was a dismissal that would shake West Computing to its core, with possibly career-damaging implications for Dorothy Vaughan as well.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

The researchers also urged the company to keep its promise to permanently host independent auditors, saying they feared their dismissals "may be used to justify ending" that work.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho arrived at his post-match news conference carrying an A4 sheet of printed paper with screenshots displaying two incidents he believed should have resulted in Atletico Madrid dismissals.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The dismissals, announced in a decree on state television, are thought to be part of ongoing efforts by the president to consolidate his control and prevent potential challenges to his leadership.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Earlier in August, 32 petrochemical workers in Bandar-e Mahshahr, a city on the Persian Gulf coast, publicly protested their dismissals, according to ILNA.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

The doctors were having their weekly board meeting—old business, new business, admissions, dismissals and interviews.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath


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