brushed

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Landry, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, brushed off such criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

But analysts brushed these results aside to focus on fresh trial data for Immunovant’s lead pipeline candidate, IMVT-1402.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Spider-Man” actor Holland, meanwhile, brushed off the speculation last year, saying “We’ll get there one day.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

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

Swanson brushed off the movement as the sun playing tricks on the instruments.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone