dismissive
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Graham later was dismissive of those attacks, Holder said, adding that he was unapologetic about his association with Trump and often laughed at the crowds gathered outside to protest him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
But the creators of those series were never as aggressively dismissive of the industry as Sheridan has been – and not only recently, but for many years.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
SpaceX is in a similar situation, although investors aren’t as dismissive of its main revenue engine: the connectivity business.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
After it, he framed Israel and Iran in a similarly dismissive light, saying each had had "their fun" and now it was time for the talks.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Mrs. Richardson waved a dismissive hand, inadvertently flicking a few drops of Stroganoff onto the counter.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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