dismissing

Example Sentences

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Now as more than 6 million fans prepare to attend the World Cup, the country that spent so long dismissing the sport finds itself proudly at the center of the soccer universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Councilmember Tim McOsker, who endorsed Bass, said the mayor made the right call on both the raises and the convention center, dismissing Raman’s criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But there is a middle ground between championing Platner’s opponent and dismissing his pattern of ill-considered behavior as insignificant.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Mohammed Siraj made the breakthrough by dismissing Iyer, before Kagiso Rabada removed Devdutt Padikkal to give Gujarat with an opening.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Seemingly Mr. Adams was calmly accepting defeat, dismissing the meeting, for now he was saying, ‘This meeting can do nothing more to save the country.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes