brush aside
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“Ridiculous” is C.K.’s way of letting the world know, with put-on humility, that when you brush aside his Teflon-coated fame and elder statesman standing, the 58-year-old star is really just old and exhausted.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Analysts say the main benefit of the spinoff for Comcast is that it is likely to help brush aside the “conglomerate discount” that has weighed on the stock for years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not concerned about China's live-fire military drills around Taiwan, appearing to brush aside the possibility of counterpart Xi Jinping ordering an invasion.
From Barron's ● Dec. 29, 2025
Take away that clear line of accountability, and early warnings are easy to ignore or brush aside deliberately.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
I frown, then brush aside more of the dirt to get a better look.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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