brush aside

Example Sentences

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US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not concerned about China's live-fire military drills around Taiwan, appearing to brush aside the possibility of counterpart Xi Jinping ordering an invasion.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Take away that clear line of accountability, and early warnings are easy to ignore or brush aside deliberately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

"As the music began, my hand set the brush aside and I dipped my finger into the soft, pliant paint," she said.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Mr. Schumer suggested the deadline was an inconvenience that Congress should brush aside.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Usually they are not experts: their ambitions and fantasies are strong enough to brush aside the doubts which more cautious men might have.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer