dismiss
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The lack of communication has been frustrating for players as well, Smart said, who met with referees before the Utah game as a team captain, but still had his questions dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times
On being dismissed in the second innings of the second Test in Brisbane, then again in the first innings in Adelaide, he threw his bat in the air in frustration.
From BBC
England still had hope of quickly dismissing Australia on day three in Brisbane to limit their first-innings deficit.
From BBC
Bill Essayli, declining to dismiss indictments he has overseen but finding that he was not lawfully appointed.
From Los Angeles Times
Records filed in court cases show that most complaints filed by families have been dismissed without investigation.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
