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Example Sentences
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At just 5ft 2in, Ball conceded seven inches in height but dismissed the idea that was a disadvantage beforehand, insisting he preferred "punching up" at taller opponents.
From BBC
With the game still scoreless in the 29th minute, Romero -- who has been vocal in his criticism of Tottenham's owners lately -- was dismissed after lunging in to catch Casemiro on the ankle.
From Barron's
The plaintiff's lawyers sought to dismiss people, mostly men, who believed that young internet users' mental health issues are more attributable to parental failures rather than tech platform designers.
From Barron's
Environmental advocates dismissed the safeguards as insufficient -- pointing out, for example, the new approval allowed year-round use, including in the hottest summer months.
From Barron's
The company added that a judge in a similar case in California state court dismissed the claim that a driver was an agent of the company before trial.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
