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Recent Examples of laugh off
Lynch managed to laugh off the comment, as did the rest of the crew.
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
Tom Brady laughed off a question about his former coach Bill Belichick's relationship.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Locals like Alex Novoa, my surf instructor and founder of Surfing Your Fears, accept Bitcoin as payment for classes but laugh off the crypto hype.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The part of the honeymoon that was harder to laugh off was the feeling that this might be our last vacation together, the beginning of the end.
—Devon Fredericksen, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
Tom Brady laughed off a question about his former coach Bill Belichick's relationship.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Locals like Alex Novoa, my surf instructor and founder of Surfing Your Fears, accept Bitcoin as payment for classes but laugh off the crypto hype.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The part of the honeymoon that was harder to laugh off was the feeling that this might be our last vacation together, the beginning of the end.
—Devon Fredericksen, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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Windows users can minimize data collection by adjusting their privacy settings under 'Diagnostics & feedback.' 2.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regulations like the Clean Air Act help minimize the public’s exposure to these industrial emissions.—
Yong Kwon / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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The sanctions threat came as Trump faces criticism for increasing pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal while playing down or even denying Russia’s responsibility for starting the war with its invasion three years ago.—
Aamer Madhani and Chris Megerian,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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There is an incremental fee to play at clubs higher up the food chain but when playing down members are only on the hook for a cart fee.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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But Johnson shrugged off his doubters in both Chicago and the nation’s capital during a rousing send-off rally at a West Side church on Saturday.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trump and members of his administration have often shrugged off concerns about the additional cost tariffs present for US businesses, claiming foreign countries are the ones who pay for it.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Male competition, the divine mystery of creative brilliance, the fickleness of popularity: All play a part in Amadeus, although that shouldn’t discount how funny this film is, too.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Kelly Clarkson, Joanna Gaines, Martha Stewart, and Trisha Yearwood discounted throw pillows, ottomans, area rugs, accent chairs, and side tables — up to 63 percent off.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Barclays upgrades Lennox to overweight from equal weight Barclays said the heating and cooling company is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Academic effort—like learning to read proficiently—is often undervalued by these young people, who don’t see how these skills are relevant to their future work.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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During his visit to Europe last week, however, Mr. Vance belittled the idea that a foreign adversary like Russia could sway an election in a strong democratic nation, referring to accusations that resulted in Romania overturning the first round of voting in its election.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a way, the elimination of the penny is the perfect sort of move for our new, belittling leader.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
15 Feb. 2025
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Routinely underrated For a few years now, LaVine has been routinely underrated.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the words of Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, its importance is underrated defensively.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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