brush aside

Example Sentences

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US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not concerned about China's live-fire military drills around Taiwan, appearing to brush aside the possibility of counterpart Xi Jinping ordering an invasion.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Mr. Schumer suggested the deadline was an inconvenience that Congress should brush aside.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2023

That’s why he was able to brush aside finding himself out of the sports headlines and on the gossip pages instead this summer for rumors about his dating life.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2022

I brush aside more dirt, but no other symbols or words appear.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu