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
Despite dismissing the White Ferns for 210, England, who open the T20 World Cup at Edgbaston in a month, leaked runs in the field and then slipped to 160-7 in their chase at Chester-le-Street.
From BBC • May 10, 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
Benny began to tidy up the area around the register, dismissing her.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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