dismisses

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She evades that reality in “107 Days,” in which she dismisses antiwar protesters at her rallies as mere “hecklers.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

The letter dismisses the allegations in the lawsuit as “nonsense,” stating Ballmer was added as a defendant because of his “visibility and resources,” and reiterates that Ballmer himself is a victim of fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

"The Court of Justice dismisses Lufthansa's appeal and thus upholds the General Court's ruling to annul the decision by which the Commission had approved the recapitalisation of Lufthansa," it said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

This is coming from a respected AI leader who often, and even in this essay, dismisses “doomers” who dwell too much on fears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The nurse dismisses him with the wave of a hand.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman