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Example Sentences
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Following advice from her legal officer she requested a formal written answer from Stephen Cottrell in relation to his re-appointment of David Tudor as area dean but otherwise dismissed the complaint against him.
From BBC
It alleges the cases were filed in plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions and used as “bargaining chips” by the firms, which would agree to dismiss them in negotiating a settlement.
From Los Angeles Times
But Mrs Justice Lieven dismissed the challenge saying the "appropriate forum" for the claim is the county court, rather than the High Court.
From BBC
The central bank chief says the precious metal’s surge isn’t about inflation risks, but investors shouldn’t be too quick to dismiss the link.
From Barron's
The alleged lack of response would fall directly on Ms. Rosemeyer’s shoulders as her deposition testimony indicates that she personally decides whether to dismiss or investigate formal complaints of unlawful discrimination.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
