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

The 36-year-old produced an impressive display of big serving and returning to brush aside the Austrian 6-3 6-2.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023

Rivera, who likes to differentiate between what he considers important for his team compared to what’s interesting, said he doesn’t want to brush aside some of what has transpired in the organization in previous years.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2022

I frown, then brush aside more of the dirt to get a better look.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu