dismisses

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Claire’s hum comes out of nowhere, and while no one quite dismisses her as a “hysteric,” stress and anxiety are offered as diagnoses, to her immense irritation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Jantos dismisses accusations that this is "just a marketing line", saying it wants to help users find long-term relationships rather stay on the platform indefinitely.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

She evades that reality in “107 Days,” in which she dismisses antiwar protesters at her rallies as mere “hecklers.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

The letter dismisses the allegations in the lawsuit as “nonsense,” stating Ballmer was added as a defendant because of his “visibility and resources,” and reiterates that Ballmer himself is a victim of fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Cinna dismisses the team and has me move around in the dress and shoes, which are infinitely more manageable than Effie's.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins