dignify

Example Sentences

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Ms. Nuzzi will not dignify efforts to impugn her character with any future response,” Nuzzi’s lawyer Ari Wilkenfeld said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

New York Rep. Mike Lawler said Greene’s belief “doesn’t dignify a response,” while Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon observed that “I think enough has already been said. I ignore her.”

From Slate • Oct. 12, 2024

Mr Galloway initially says he won't dignify this with a response, but can't resist a jibe of his own.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

“It is a space where we will be able to dignify them, recognize identities, but also to remember their memories as we all deserve,” Cuevas said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

I would not dignify that question with a reply.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck