Example Sentences

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Nike has dumped its longtime China leadership, jettisoned other top employees and acknowledged “structural” challenges in the country, which is now the worst-performing part of its global operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Luis Enrique, who also won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, ordered his players to park egos at the door - or jettisoned those who would not.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Disney may end up placating investors by emulating NBCUniversal owner Comcast, which jettisoned its struggling cable assets by spinning out Versant.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The business exploded racking up millions of customers as it jettisoned the post office to an internet-based business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson