brushed
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But almost in unison, they effectively brushed the worries aside, saying competition from higher-rate-seeking money is nothing new.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
And yet, Anderson’s “Resident Evil” has always been the butt of the joke, brushed off largely because his movies dared to be different when people wanted more of the same.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
And, most recently, Taylor Fritz was brushed aside by Jannik Sinner in straight sets at the 2024 U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
A few drivers brushed the wall, including Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, but no-one damaged their car.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Franz Ferdinand had brushed aside warnings that his visit was unwelcome and that his presence in Sarajevo might in fact be dangerous.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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