dismissed

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The Justice companies believe the government’s criminal investigation was based primarily on Fowler’s claims, which Ruby dismissed as the allegations of a “disgruntled” former employee.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

In 2021, Musk dismissed the collision concerns: “Space is just extremely enormous,” he said, “and satellites are very tiny.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Instead she dismissed them coolly with a nod, as if she had done them a favor by gracing them with her presence, even for a short while.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood