brushed aside
Example Sentences
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Ackman, with Israel, brushed aside worries around a stablecoin threat, saying crypto is growing in places where cards aren’t incumbent.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The 9th Circuit brushed aside that logic, saying the Supreme Court had since struck down a key legal tenet of that case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Warsh brushed aside certain complaints Wednesday that investors need a clearer sense of how the Fed would adjust as the outlook changes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
After Mexico brushed aside Ecuador to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, some of their celebrating fans already had an eye on their potential next opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
An eyebrow cocked, a giggle stifled, a tear brushed aside: These, too, are ways you express yourself.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
