dismissed

Example Sentences

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Before returning to Louisiana, Landry dismissed the idea that Greenlanders should be wary of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Heidi Pratt eventually asked for the case to be dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

On Thursday, NUH confirmed 11 members of staff had been dismissed, 12 had received final written warnings and two had first written warnings.

From BBC • 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 was rudely ordered about by Lady Constance and could be dismissed from her position with a word.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood