dismiss
verb (used with object)
to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go.
was dismissing
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past progressiveof dismiss.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Joanne, a support for learning worker from Glasgow, said the local authority "had a cheek to say they care about their employees" after she read the council's message saying it was dismissing all staff.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
In granting the motion, however, Ohta said he found no objective evidence that the district attorney’s office was dismissing the case in bad faith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
But the university said it was dismissing him “with cause,” which typically means it doesn’t intend to pay out the rest of a contract.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
They were initially arrested after attending an immigration court hearing, where they discovered the federal government was dismissing their case.
From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2025
She tilted up her chin and shook her head like she was dismissing him.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
