dismissed

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The ASA dismissed the defence, considering Kane and Haaland "to be a high risk of strong appeal to under-18s".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Just two years ago, BP dismissed its CEO at the time, Bernard Looney, over personal relationships with colleagues.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Sunit, who is in his 30s, later denied the allegations in a video clip posted online, but Singha parent Boonrawd dismissed him from his executive role with the company on Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

A court dismissed the suit, but a state appeals court revived the case recently, sending it back to a trial court for further litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Then she dismissed the girls and told them to go outside and play for the rest of recess.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney