dismiss

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A Cabinet Office spokesperson emphasised that it was a single complaint that was dismissed, and said Dame Antonia has a long "record of excellent public service".

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Tammy Abraham's opener was clearly offside, Villa's full-back Lucas Digne inexplicably escaped conceding a penalty for handball and the Frenchman could easily have been dismissed for a reckless challenge as well.

From BBC

He failed to remain the protagonist of the contest itself, albeit he did cheekily bow towards Suryakumar upon dismissing the man who was filmed mimicking his ways during Indian net sessions.

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The Kremlin dismissed the finding as "an information campaign", according to Tass news agency.

From BBC

Forest had 35 shots on goal against Wolves but could not find a way through and Dyche was dismissed just hours after the final whistle at the City Ground.

From Barron's