dismissed
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Ford dismissed criticism of his government's handling of the fires, noting that over 150 fire crews are on the ground battling the blaze, along with over 80 water bombers and helicopters.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Charges against the reservists were dismissed by her successor in March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The European Court of Justice dismissed the US tech giant's second attempt to overturn the penalty imposed by the European Commission in 2018 -- which remains the EU's highest ever antitrust fine.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
President Claudia Sheinbaum has dismissed as fake news any notion that Mexico is in jeopardy of losing the collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
He took a long time lighting his cigar, and with each passing minute, Penelope grew more convinced that she was about to be dismissed from her job.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
