dismissal

Example Sentences

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He called the dismissal “the only fair and just option.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

Under the act, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales, workers will have the right to claim unfair dismissal from six months into their employment.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Rule one: disparaging remarks are punishable by early dismissal.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman