dismissal

Example Sentences

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Bondi’s dismissal quickly drew sharp reactions from California Democrats, including Reps.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Overdeck stepped in to halt Lyons’s dismissal, which he viewed as “imprudent and baseless,” and insisted it go to a dispute-resolution process, the filing said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Prosecutors fired back, saying a court filing that "even if the defendants' constitutional rights were violated -- which they were not -- dismissal of the indictment would be far too drastic a remedy."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The board explained this is part of a new phase of investigation meant to determine whether a case might be eligible for summary dismissal, at least under the new standard.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

As the minutes tick toward dismissal, the boys fidget, swinging their legs, tapping the floor with their heavy brown shoes, whispering and snickering when their teachers aren't looking.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti