Example Sentences

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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

Scottish Conservatives chairman Craig Hoy told the BBC that Mr Russell was "dismissing the concerns raised by Lisa Cameron in the most high-handed of ways."

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2023

The local diocese in Lowicz confirmed the arrest of the vicar and said it was dismissing him and opening its own preliminary investigation into the allegations.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Then he sauntered off slowly, making sure I knew he was dismissing me, leaving me looking like the idiot I was.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds