Example Sentences

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Jettisoning him after a year would be harsh indeed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Jettisoning this method, the prevailing approach for most rights protected by the Constitution, aimed to reduce judicial discretion, eliminate confirmation bias, and prevent ideological judging.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2023

Jettisoning the trunk is one of the mission’s final steps before committing to return to Earth and splash down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Fla.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2020

Jettisoning those businesses was part of Mr. Welch’s design to cope with the threat by Japan Inc. and its manufacturing prowess.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2020

Jettisoning the customary frilly dresses, she sang wrenching songs of love “like a man” — in pants and poncho, wrapping her sultry voice around lyrics addressed to women.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2017