dismissed

Example Sentences

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The Chinese were reportedly so flabbergasted by the comment that they dismissed it as rhetorical flourish.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

But these influencers are often dismissed as frivolous, Latifi says — and the gender breakdown has a lot to do with it.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dismissed the attacks by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz this week as “low harassing fire.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

But a senior member of Iran's parliament has dismissed the 14-point memorandum of understanding as a "wish list".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He dismissed his two warriors to wait outside.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques