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jettison

[jet-uh-suhn, -zuhn] / ˈdʒɛt ə sən, -zən /


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The swift text-email combination marked yet another evolution in the often-changing tactics employers deploy to jettison workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

High-profile announcements from companies over the past few years promising to jettison the bachelor’s degree as a hiring requirement largely haven’t resulted in action.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

"He managed to change his voice and not jettison or sacrifice any of his Welshness. You hear the same thing in Anthony Hopkins," Mr Talfan said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

We must jettison the belief in a false hierarchy of human value.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

In a matter of only a few seconds, in fact, her eyes appeared to jettison everything that was dark and heavy and to glow with fan-club appreciation.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger