dismissal
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But Huerta hailed the move for a dismissal as vindication he did nothing wrong.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
This is, in part, why I’m surprised at Gen Z’s dismissal of Holden Caulfield as a whiny white rich-kid hypocrite.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
After the dismissal of moderniser Fedorov last week, he said the "transformation" of the army must continue.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
He added: "I have been left with no other choice than to leave", and later won damages from the club for constructive dismissal.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“That Greatest and Bravest of all fighter pilots—Bull Meecham,” Bull said; then he made a sweeping gesture of dismissal with his arm.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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The program’s star correspondent Scott Pelley was fired last month after he confronted management over the dismissals of executive producer Tanya Simon and his on-air colleagues Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Indeed, there is a long precedent for high-level dismissals during wartime.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
Nine of the dismissals from the military caucus were announced in late February, while an additional three generals were ejected from a political advisory body this past week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
Monday's removals follow a series of high-profile dismissals.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
The doctors were having their weekly board meeting—old business, new business, admissions, dismissals and interviews.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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