wave aside
verb
waved aside; waving aside; waves aside
: to refuse to consider or respond to (something)
The officer waved aside my questions.
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The Glassdoor chief economist points to the fact that baby boomers are on the brink of retirement, and are being waved aside for opportunities based on their age.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Wave aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wave%20aside. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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