dismissing
Example Sentences
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Bardella denied that he wrote the messages, dismissing the report as a smear campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
He wants the judge to enter a not-guilty verdict, essentially dismissing the case after a weeks-long, televised trial that has captivated Americans.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
With Australia 2-0 up in the series, Wood averaged 90.4mph on day one and transformed the series in an electric spell of pace bowling, famously dismissing Australia opener Usman Khawaja.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“We are not dismissing any of this,” the strategists said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
John's frustrated expression makes me feel guilty for dismissing his help so quickly.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
