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[dis-mis] / dɪsˈmɪs /




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There’s a not-so-subtle message in that genesis myth explaining the compulsion for men to dismiss a woman’s anger, however the Greeks might define it, even if you don’t interpret it as such.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

The jury acquitted Hanway, forcing the government to dismiss charges against the others it had arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

If the Angels dismiss Suzuki, that would allow a new general manager to hire a new manager.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

His bouncer to dismiss Babar Azam on day four was a throwback of Archer's fearsome debut on the same ground.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Now I didn't know whether to hug her or just ask her to dismiss me.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

He dismisses the Taliban government's amnesty, announced days after their return to power which declared that former government officials, security personnel and civil servants would not face retaliation and were encouraged to return to work.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Morgan dismisses concerns about Google diversifying its chip supply, stating Broadcom remains on track for next-gen Google TPU production.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

Genis, who is a Social Democrat elected to Bern city council, dismisses these arguments as scapegoating.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

This is the policy logic underneath the AI Overwatch Act, a legislation that Mr. Chilson dismisses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

As she dismisses my thoughts, Zohra turns her body so her back is toward me.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

But that breakthrough represented the first effort in a long career spent exposing exploitative working conditions for women other journalists diminished or outright dismissed.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

The diplomat's lawsuit was dismissed five years later, but the businessman's legal troubles did not disappear.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Her opinion draws on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in 2021 that dismissed a lawsuit by New York City that sought to hold fossil-fuel producers liable for CO2 emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

As part of the plea deal, about three dozen counts were dismissed.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

For several reasons, however, this beguiling depiction cannot be summarily dismissed.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

BlackRock began voting against ESG proposals, dismissing many as low-quality.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

"If people believe they can't float, then they may be dismissing something that could eventually save their life," she says.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Then it’s up to their coach to talk them into dismissing the algorithm they’ve spent the past few months trusting.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

A US review panel on Friday recommended loosening restrictions on all but one of a buzzy class of peptides, dismissing protests from medical experts who say none are well-studied enough to justify wide access.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Vanderbilt didn’t want to be strong-armed into dismissing Milton, whom he and virtually all observers agreed had done nothing wrong in his effort to load War Admiral in the gate the year before.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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