dismissed

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"When punishment fails to reflect the lifelong harm inflicted, justice becomes meaningless and survivors like me are left silenced, dismissed and profoundly failed by the very system meant to protect us," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But Messina dismissed BPM's offer as "more of a declaration of love than an offer".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Although Allen’s programming has been dismissed as low-budget, apolitical comedy, and his finances have been questioned by some, he remains undaunted by doubters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Becerra’s campaign denied any involvement and dismissed the influence of the fake accounts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

For several reasons, however, this beguiling depiction cannot be summarily dismissed.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis