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

A retrial jury has been discharged after it failed to reach verdicts over allegations that two brothers assaulted a police officer at Manchester Airport.

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

Valdo was discharged on 13 June but Celeste said she felt it was "too early" but said she had "no power" to do anything else beyond agreeing with admissions to hospital.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Mom just got discharged, so we’re picking her up.”

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio