dismiss
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The RFU's women in leadership collective then wrote to the union calling for a change in its policy and to dismiss Smith.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Two of the defendants were later convicted of stalking charges, but a motion to dismiss the verdict will come before a federal judge later this month.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
On June 1, a federal judge rejected the state Supreme Court’s motion to dismiss the case and sent Judge Brown to seek relief in state court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Addressing a regular press conference in Berlin on Friday, Merz's spokesman was however quick to dismiss the reports.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“I wish you all good-night, now,” said he, making a movement of the hand towards the door, in token that he was tired of our company, and wished to dismiss us.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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