Thrift, however, ran into problems with the Pirates' ownership, leading to his sudden dismissal during the off season.

Jarvis's complaining may have had a lot to do with his sudden dismissal.

"Frankly, no." Kirk braced himself for a sudden dismissal.

A sudden dismissal of a top executive is rare on Wall Street and usually occurs only after a firm is caught in a major scandal.

The sudden dismissal last year of a top executive also dragged down the stock.

A court intrigue led to his sudden dismissal on 1 October 1768.

Chernomyrdin remained prime minister until his sudden dismissal on 23 March 1998.

Ruth asked him with trepidation, half anticipating a sudden dismissal of herself from his home.

Tuvok didn't move, but Janeway could sense his sudden dismissal of the plan.

Warner sat back, hurt by the sudden dismissal of what he thought was magnificent intelligence work.