dismissal

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Baldoni lawyers Alexandra Shapiro and Jonathan Bach said they were grateful for the dismissal of the “very serious allegations,” adding, “What’s left is a significantly narrowed case.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Bondi’s dismissal quickly drew sharp reactions from California Democrats, including Reps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

When Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox addressed the club's players after Ruben Amorim's dismissal on 5 January and told them the aim was Champions League qualification, he was sending out a message.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Prosecutors fired back, saying a court filing that "even if the defendants' constitutional rights were violated -- which they were not -- dismissal of the indictment would be far too drastic a remedy."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The brusque dismissal did not sit well with Justin Massey, but he had no choice but to smile and withdraw.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin