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dismissal

[dis-mis-uhl] / dɪsˈmɪs əl /


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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

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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