as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years
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Henry immediately dismisses his class.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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With a 165Hz refresh rate, the monitor minimizes lag and screen-tearing, making the overall gameplay feel smoother.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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That slow metabolism minimizes cellular wear and tear, letting their bodies function across centuries.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Schiavo raised a similar concern, noting that the National Transportation Safety Board regularly criticizes the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators for not implementing obvious solutions, even after accidents occur.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gigerenzer criticizes them as ethically problematic and argues that public policy should emphasize education over subtle choice manipulation.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Westman had decorated the assault rifle and shotgun with hate speech in ways that aligned with the dark underbelly of alt-right meme culture that regularly disparages people of color, Jewish people, the LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Denigrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrates. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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