dismissing

Example Sentences

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Markets have gotten used to dismissing consumers’ fears about the economy like a passing tantrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

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

So over our gooseberry pie we looked at the pros and cons of one, two, three, and four chains, quickly dismissing one- chain helices as incompatible with the evidence in our hands.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson