discharged

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The jury had been directed that it could reach a majority verdict, but jurors were discharged earlier after failing to do so after nearly 20 hours of deliberating.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Unlike federal loans, borrowers can’t get them discharged via special repayment programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

In December 2024, while the family were living in Chester, Keenan was discharged from hospital using a walking frame and, just weeks later, he was back at the gym.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She suffered a third-degree tear during a forceps delivery and her first episode of incontinence soon afterwards - but was discharged home without support.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Fearing that Champe would be executed if Arnold caught him, Washington discharged him from the Continental Army.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen