as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
she cried down any party to which she wasn't invited
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Venables was dismissed early in the next campaign following three straight defeats, but Lineker went on to net another 20 times that season, helping win the Copa del Rey under Luis Aragones.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
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Court rules don't allow plaintiffs to submit additional evidence to counter a motion to dismiss, Alex said.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Learn how to prevent gas leaks, minimize carbon monoxide risks, and safely use your gas range by following these essential tips and safety precautions.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Atlanta scored first on a 38-yard field goal from Parker Romo, but that came after Huff and Sam Okuayinonu split a third-down sack to minimize a 19-play, 10 ½-minute drive.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Although there may be some lingering tension between Turning Point and the Wisconsin GOP, resistance to the group is diminishing, party officials said.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Never met someone successful ever talking down to someone online.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s Trump was quick to talk down on the prolific late-night sketch show.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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While letting the clock run down for the next play, Memphis committed a false start penalty.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Foulla Niotis says her 17-year-old daughter, Maria, and Maria's best friend, Isabella Salas, were run down and killed by Maria's stalker despite months of complaining to police.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, the Panthers will be able to make some big plays down the field with Horn extending his package of reps.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Oct. 2025
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Brown's ability to make plays down the field and in the short game would complement Metcalf, who can do the exact same thing.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Cry down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cry%20down. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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