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jettison

[jet-uh-suhn, -zuhn] / ˈdʒɛt ə sən, -zən /


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Markets aren’t cynical enough to jettison their bets on tech, however, and continue to ride the sector’s extraordinary gains into the start of the new month.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Richards did tell Lindo that he needed to jettison some of the neurotic choices he was making as an actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

For one day a week, employees could jettison their suits and pantyhose and heels and wear… no one was quite sure at first, although Levi’s Dockers played a big role, at least for men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

High-profile announcements from companies over the past few years promising to jettison the bachelor’s degree as a hiring requirement largely haven’t resulted in action.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

To get even to the nearest star, you would need an enormous amount of fuel to jettison out the back of the rocket—a tremendous waste.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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