dismissing

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Councilmember Tim McOsker, who endorsed Bass, said the mayor made the right call on both the raises and the convention center, dismissing Raman’s criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Mohammed Siraj made the breakthrough by dismissing Iyer, before Kagiso Rabada removed Devdutt Padikkal to give Gujarat with an opening.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Markets have gotten used to dismissing consumers’ fears about the economy like a passing tantrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Although a US judge ended up dismissing most charges against him, Saab still faced one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, which carried a 20-year jail term.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

He was not dismissing God altogether, nor was he dismissing Christianity.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman