The Government made no secret that it dismissed 118 police officers, including 85 precinct commanders, on Jan. 26 because they were linked to criminal activity.

To ease an immediate cash shortage, they dismissed 30 of Gibson's 250 workers, including all the top managers.

At any time the judge may dismiss a dog for showing poor temperament, including fear or aggression.

The court, however, dismissed charges against five other Bolivian suspects, including several well-known drug traffickers.

Hatchard dismissed other possible causes for the crime reduction, including an expansion in a drug treatment program mentioned below.

Galileo dismissed this anomaly as the result of several secondary causes, including the shape of the sea, its depth, and other factors.

Earlier this month, a number of firms dismissed some professionals in a number of divisions, including investment banking.

Ernst & Young dismissed about 240 people involved with its legal work, including 37 of its 65 lawyers.

The president dismissed two of her closest allies, including the economics minister.

Oklahoma dismissed two football players, including the starting quarterback, after the university determined they had received money for no-show jobs at a car dealership.