Example Sentences

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Mitchell added himself to the list of tame dismissals, but Phillips arrived with intent, punching the ball through the off side.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Indeed, there is a long precedent for high-level dismissals during wartime.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The military caucus accounts for more than one-third of lawmaker dismissals this term, far surpassing any other delegation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Buttler's dismissals against Italy and Scotland were almost identical.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

I appealed these dismissals unsuccessfully up the chain of command.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson