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
"Farewell old friend x," Larry posted on his X account, brushing aside rumours of rivalry between the pair.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 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
It happened when the camaradas hurriedly set out to clear the area for their campsite, cutting away the thick vegetation and brushing aside the dead leaves.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
