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dismissal

[dis-mis-uhl] / dɪsˈmɪs əl /


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The parts maker apologized Monday and announced punishments for four executives including the dismissal of its human-resources director.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Perlis’ book isn’t a dismissal of Marin’s cultural moment, or even really a critique of it: His story is more something to be wondered at, like fog rolling over Mount Tamalpais.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Backers say the limits avoid saddling arrestees with a digital scarlet letter that can cause lasting harm in employment and housing even after an acquittal or dismissal.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Could do little about his first-innings dismissal but the way he hit a drive straight to mid-off in the second was really poor.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

The feelings of dismissal and exclusion were overwhelming and suffocating for me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

This has played into the fall-out from the High Court case and the calls for resignations or dismissals.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Additionally, hearing of the institution’s employee strikes, dismissals and downsizing due to lower enrollments, I respectfully declined.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

Both Slavin and Korte say their dismissals - both for insubordination - relate to an interview they gave to CBS's Sunday Morning programme last month, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

For the next 38 rounds, the league will be littered with booby traps, slippery slopes, and brutal dismissals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Susan Marie had grown accustomed to these dismissals and to Carl’s reluctance to speak about the matter.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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