dismissed

Example Sentences

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The Justice companies believe the government’s criminal investigation was based primarily on Fowler’s claims, which Ruby dismissed as the allegations of a “disgruntled” former employee.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Infantino dismissed the investigations as based on "three, not 3,000" complaints.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"I asked Jeffrey about it and he just dismissed it."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The woman reported the incident to the NFL, but the civil case was dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The enormous creature merely looked at Violet with its blank white eyes and shook its head, then dismissed her with a silent gesture.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket