brush aside

Example Sentences

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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

Republicans on the panel brushed aside Democratic amendments seeking to extend expiring health insurance subsidies - their main demand during the impasse.

From BBC

"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

Germany, who brushed aside Luxembourg 4-0 on Friday, will still be favourites to automatically qualify.

From BBC