laugh off
Example Sentences
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The court heard Joynes would "laugh off" inappropriate comments instead of shutting down the behaviour, and eventually arranged to meet in secret.
From BBC
He did nevertheless laugh off a question from one reporter suggesting he had been avoiding the ball during games, before showing big ambitions for the remainder of the tournament.
From Barron's
That kind of chat from an underdog is usually laughed off in Scotland.
From BBC
French driver Isack Hadjar remained coy on Thursday when he sought to laugh off rumours he is set to join Red Bull next year, instead confirming he knows he will be remaining in Formula One.
From Barron's
Speaking to a summit in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin laughed off suggestions he ordered drones to Denmark.
From BBC
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