dismissive
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Deutsche Bank analysts call the old adage “sell in May and go away” a myth, though their own calculations aren’t quite as dismissive of the approach.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
This backed up the account of his successor, Sir Olly Robbins, that there was "pressure" from Downing Street to complete vetting quickly and that No 10 had been "dismissive" about the process.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
However, once inside, the staffer continued to be dismissive of them and the show.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
While Jobs could often be dismissive of ideas, Cook established a reputation for a more cautious, accessible and deliberate approach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
But his dismissive posture toward the rupture in the friendship—what breech and what betrayal?—was obviously only a bravado pose.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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