sweep aside
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But its principal aim had been to sweep aside the country’s top military brass.
From BBC ● May 23, 2024
Whether or not you care about infidelity and hosts’ personal lives, listeners to Huberman’s podcast should not sweep aside the contents of the New York mag story as mere gossip.
From Slate ● Mar. 27, 2024
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joined the growing GOP presidential field Wednesday with pledges to jumpstart the economy and sweep aside the partisan infighting that is ripping neighborhoods apart.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Liverpool threatened to sweep aside Atlético in waves of attacks early in the second half, and Jota had a goal ruled out for offside.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2021
Then he turned, using his leg to sweep aside the chair, which was on its back on the floor, stepped over the food, and walked out of the kitchen.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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