as in dismisses
to reject by or as if by a vote
he was disappointed to learn that he had been blackballed by the fraternity
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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The bill can take effect despite the vetoes, because the state constitution gives the governor the authority to alter line items.
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The eight-member council would need six votes to override her vetoes.
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After eight episodes, six banishments (both failed and successful), and one controversial blue sweater, Colton Underwood was officially murdered on The Traitors, thus ending the time of one of Season 4’s most controversial contestants.
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Underwood has been one of the most vocal Faithfuls this season and has led the charge on a number of misguided Faithful banishments, giving Rinna some room to maneuver out from under his argument.
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But restraint can create value when management refuses to invest simply because capital is available.
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And yet your brain refuses to commit.
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What are the cons of investing in gold?
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Read this for details of how to download and read on for the pros and cons of installing the new software now.
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So after an abysmal home sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox over Fourth of July weekend, Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner delivered news of the dismissals to Rizzo and field manager Dave Martinez.
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Even so, these dismissals are symptomatic of a system in crisis.
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Prosecutors argued that Song planned an ambush with the intent to kills officers, while the defense argued that Song fired into the ground after seeing Gross point his gun at a protester and that the shot that hit the officer might have been a ricochet.
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Fragile Lebanon ceasefire faces new strain as Israeli gunfire kills two, threatening a broader truce.
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Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.
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“Blackballs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackballs. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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