Example Sentences

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Councilmember Tim McOsker, who endorsed Bass, said the mayor made the right call on both the raises and the convention center, dismissing Raman’s criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But there is a middle ground between championing Platner’s opponent and dismissing his pattern of ill-considered behavior as insignificant.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Mohammed Siraj made the breakthrough by dismissing Iyer, before Kagiso Rabada removed Devdutt Padikkal to give Gujarat with an opening.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Markets have gotten used to dismissing consumers’ fears about the economy like a passing tantrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She shook her head, as if dismissing an idea.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan