Example Sentences
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On that subject, he dismissed concerns that US ammunition stockpiles were running low nearly five months after war broke out.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Some executives dismissed her concerns, saying the model’s existing safeguards were enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Transit advocates likewise dismissed the idea, arguing lawmakers should remain focused on completing the station’s redevelopment and improving passenger service rather than debating a name change.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
After that meeting, Ryan was dismissed for gross misconduct.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
When school was dismissed, I walked home with Charlie and the rest of the children and thought nothing of it.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
