Example Sentences

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Jettisoning him after a year would be harsh indeed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Jettisoning this method, the prevailing approach for most rights protected by the Constitution, aimed to reduce judicial discretion, eliminate confirmation bias, and prevent ideological judging.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2023

Jettisoning legacy admission, officials said, will create a fairer admissions system and help to promote diversity.

From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2021

Jettisoning those businesses was part of Mr. Welch’s design to cope with the threat by Japan Inc. and its manufacturing prowess.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2020

Jettisoning the customary frilly dresses, she sang wrenching songs of love “like a man” — in pants and poncho, wrapping her sultry voice around lyrics addressed to women.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2017