dismissal

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In that brief, Solicitor General D. John Sauer said the government had “determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

McCawley added that the dismissal of the harassment claims was based on the court’s determination that Lively was an independent contractor rather than an employee, not a finding that the alleged conduct did not occur.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"The rise of AI deepfakes and the dismissal of real footage are two sides of the same coin," said Sofia Rubinson, of misinformation watchdog NewsGuard.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Under the act, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales, workers will have the right to claim unfair dismissal from six months into their employment.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Edna moves down as I take a seat to wait for the dismissal bell.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina