dismissed

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No vaccines or specific treatments exist, but health officials have said the risk is low and have dismissed comparisons to the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Grover lodged an appeal against that verdict, but on Friday, the Federal Court dismissed it and further found that Tickle was directly - rather than indirectly - discriminated against by Grover.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A federal judge dismissed the case, based on First Amendment protections.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

She had been misdiagnosed and dismissed for years, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The illusionists waiting in the lobby grumble when they are thanked for their time and politely dismissed.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern