dismissed

Example Sentences

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In reality, he was an ex-military police officer who’d been dismissed for misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Southampton's appeal against the punishment on the grounds that it was "disproportionate" was dismissed on Wednesday evening.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

A Virginia judge dismissed all criminal charges against a former elementary school assistant principal accused of negligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Rita Yip, also representing the employers' groups, dismissed the union arguments as "inflammatory and alarmist".

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

She considered and then quickly dismissed any idea of C.P.’s sincerity.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson