brush aside

Example Sentences

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Polk brushed aside the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War and secured land rights and American citizenship for Mexicans who decided to stay in their new country.

From Los Angeles Times

He brushed aside their questions, their further offers of help.

From Literature

Strong NRL-packed Tonga and Samoa sides were brushed aside without loss here, while aide from that World Cup semi-final against Samoa, the performances created an impressive buzz.

From BBC

Spurs supporters sent their team off at the interval with deafening jeers ringing in their ears after they were brushed aside by a vastly superior Villa, who established a fully deserved 2-0 advantage.

From BBC

Fletcher brushed aside questions over his own future.

From Barron's