brushing aside
Example Sentences
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They’re like elite athletes who use slights to fuel their pursuits of even greater achievements, instead of just brushing aside discouraging remarks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
The Spanish world number one silenced a partisan Melbourne crowd in brushing aside outclassed home hope Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Sinner dropped only two sets in his path to the New York final, clinically brushing aside opponents with his metronomic baseline game.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
He imposed his will using a transactional style of diplomacy and the muscle of American power, even when it meant defying international consensus and brushing aside Palestinian concerns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
“Hmm,” Mama said, brushing aside some larger plants to get at a wispier-looking one.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
