dismissed

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Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dismissed the attacks by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz this week as “low harassing fire.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

He was dismissed in October 2023, two months after he suddenly disappeared from public life, sparking speculation of his removal.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Mamdani, who supports the new tax plan, has dismissed such fears as overblown.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“The court had already dismissed 10 of Ms. Lively’s 13 claims, including every sexual harassment claim, every defamation claim, and all claims against the individual defendants,” Freedman said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

From Raizel, I learned that it had been dismissed as a tragic accident.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros