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jettison

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


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Markets aren’t cynical enough to jettison their bets on tech, however, and continue to ride the sector’s extraordinary gains into the start of the new month.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

For one day a week, employees could jettison their suits and pantyhose and heels and wear… no one was quite sure at first, although Levi’s Dockers played a big role, at least for men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 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

The decision to jettison the report’s traditional explanatory narrative was announced to EIA staff in a March 10 internal email, after the document was largely complete following months of work.

From Salon • May 6, 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




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