brush aside

Example Sentences

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Take away that clear line of accountability, and early warnings are easy to ignore or brush aside deliberately.

From The Wall Street Journal

Coca-Cola has posted solid financial results in 2025, beating earnings expectations and brushing aside concerns about softer consumer spending.

From Barron's

Blind women from India and Pakistan brushed aside political tensions on Sunday, shaking hands in neutral Sri Lanka at a cricket tournament for the visually impaired.

From Barron's

"In our case I do believe things were hidden, brushed aside."

From BBC

That opens up a market that had been brushed aside by the furniture industry.

From Barron's