brush off
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But he ultimately answers to the country’s autocratic supreme leader, who can afford to brush off at least some amount of public unhappiness.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
Tuchel was quick to brush off Trump's criticisms when mentioned to him in a news conference later.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Earlier in the day, Wall Street appeared to brush off hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data and comments from the president about the possible strikes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Financial planners who brush off crypto and reject it outright risk alienating these potential clients.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
So I brush off his mother’s concern, tell her it’s no big deal, then help her take the dishes out of the dishwasher.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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