dismissing
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He called cost of living the election’s biggest issue and warned his party against dismissing voters’ economic concerns.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
A White House official told CBS that any personnel announcement would come directly from the president, dismissing the reports as speculation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Bardella denied that he wrote the messages, dismissing the report as a smear campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Joanne, a support for learning worker from Glasgow, said the local authority "had a cheek to say they care about their employees" after she read the council's message saying it was dismissing all staff.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
I saw my father look at his rifle on the shelf, then dismissing it he walked calmly to the door.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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