laugh off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The King appeared to laugh off the remark.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The other 2% she has learned to laugh off or cope with.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
French driver Isack Hadjar remained coy on Thursday when he sought to laugh off rumours he is set to join Red Bull next year, instead confirming he knows he will be remaining in Formula One.
From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025
He can laugh off a few protesters, but if consumers launch a sustained boycott, both Musk and his car company could find themselves in dire straits.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2025
"We'll get to that," Coach said, cutting his laugh off instantly.
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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