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dismissal

[dis-mis-uhl] / dɪsˈmɪs əl /


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"But underneath there are a lot of core elements like pay, worker protection, individual workers' rights, also dismissal protection... that would be rendered obsolete in a sense," he added.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

That includes a dismissal of several commanders of the rocket force, which handles China’s land-based nuclear forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

In November, the committee found that Kil had likely violated some university policies but that the violations were not egregious enough to warrant her dismissal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Inevitable as Funches’ dismissal was, witnessing the quiet camaraderie blossom between him and Rausch was one of the kindest, warmest subplots of an especially ruthless season.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

In the year that passed between the dancing brothers’ dismissal and Alice Manfred’s club meeting, the yoke Alice had knotted around Dorcas’ neck frayed till it split.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison




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