dismissing

Example Sentences

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But investors are wary about dismissing inflation as “transitory” or sleeping on the Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Although a US judge ended up dismissing most charges against him, Saab still faced one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carried a 20-year jail term.

From Barron's • May 17, 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

“I’ll speak to Cook about bringing on some additional help. Please say you’ll try to tolerate the new servants, Mother. No dismissing anyone without talking to me, okay?”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland