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This was just five years after the tragic death of Marilyn Monroe — one of Mansfield’s notable silver-screen inspirations — and in the time since her death, Monroe had jettisoned from famous to infamous.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2025

By August, the Nationals had jettisoned all but a few of the experienced hitters who once protected him in that lineup, but the lefty’s discipline never waned.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021

Nuno, conservative by nature, someone who played under José Mourinho, had jettisoned two of his better, younger players in attempting to lock things down.

From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2019

Miller was the second top-flight reliever the Yankees had jettisoned in the last week.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2016

When I lowered my arm, I screamed, thinking the sluggers had jettisoned me into space.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson