dismissing

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Mohammed Siraj made the breakthrough by dismissing Iyer, before Kagiso Rabada removed Devdutt Padikkal to give Gujarat with an opening.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In dismissing the human smuggling charges, Crenshaw said "the evidence before this court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power."

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But investors are wary about dismissing inflation as “transitory” or sleeping on the Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

And Republican Gov. Henry McMaster was dismissing calls to order a special legislative session, until Wednesday.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

“Did they give you some rule about this?” she said, dismissing all the fuss with a wave of her hand.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama