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However, she said the North wouldn’t simply dismiss his words as a “nonsensical remark from the person in his dotage.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023
To simply dismiss Harvey as a monster would discount my understanding of the impact of adverse childhood experiences.
From Slate • Aug. 23, 2021
McQuade also warned that this move could allow the court to simply "dismiss the lawsuit because the government has sovereign immunity over claims of defamation."
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2020
Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri, who is part of the Senate leadership, suggested on Monday the chamber does not have the votes to simply dismiss the charges.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2020
"Yes, that 's always the way; when you clever men can't explain a thing, you simply dismiss the question by calling it childish," Viola exclaimed, as though quite angry.
From A Ghetto Violet From "Christian and Leah" by Arnold, A. S.
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