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
Goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol help Manchester City brush aside a luckless Nottingham Forest to reach a third successive FA Cup final.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025
Mr. Schumer suggested the deadline was an inconvenience that Congress should brush aside.
From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2023
I brush aside more dirt, but no other symbols or words appear.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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