dismissing

Example Sentences

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Initially dismissing that idea, he started thinking and decided to take some protective action on his portfolio.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

And Republican Gov. Henry McMaster was dismissing calls to order a special legislative session, until Wednesday.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

The line of the night was Pratt dismissing Raman as a “random council member” — which is how the L.A. political world responded to her entry into the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

On being told that the parties had reached an agreement, the judge formally concluded the case by dismissing the claim.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“No,” he said robustly, as if dismissing a preposterous and possibly slanderous allegation.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson