dismissed

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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

Explosive all-rounders Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp were tasked with scoring 30 from the final two overs, but they were dismissed for 12 and 14 respectively as England finished on 156-6.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She’d been pushed by the cousins and dismissed by Mama, but what else could happen if people knew?

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland