brushed

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In doing so, the court brushed off its longtime regulation that its decisions not go into full effect until 32 days after an opinion is finalized.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

However, Kimmel brushed off the criticism in a monologue on his talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" late on Monday, saying that the gag was "obviously... a joke about their age difference."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

She occasionally worried if they could afford their lifestyle, but brushed aside her concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

His grandfather raised one eyebrow so high, it brushed his white fringe.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell