dismiss
Example Sentences
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Department of Justice asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuits and not issue a preliminary injunction blocking the order.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Although the parties agreed Monday to dismiss the broader lawsuit, Lively is still seeking attorneys’ fees, punitive damages and other financial penalties stemming from Baldoni’s failed $400-million defamation countersuit against her, which U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Dr. Makary has tried to dismiss his critics as in the pocket of industry, but we speak for desperately ill patients now and in the future.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Conversely, his prosecutors may just dismiss more cases to clear them off their dockets.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
But then the United States threatened to dismiss the shah as well, and he was like: "How soon do we get this overthrow party started?"
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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