as in dismissals
treatment that is deliberately unfriendly
the mayor tends to give anyone under voting age the brush-off
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Noun
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The number of criminal case dismissed amid the ongoing bar advocate work stoppage surpassed 1,500 with another surge of dismissals this week, according to trial court records.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Continue reading … COACHING CAROUSEL – Former Alabama coach Nick Saban blamed the current landscape of college football for the dismissals of Billy Napier, James Franklin and others.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois (Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme, to help Jack.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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After three rejections, frustration set in.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Boseman's masterful portrayal earned him plenty of critical acclaim, and his lack of an Oscar nomination was considered one of the biggest snubs of the following year.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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While players and their teams should not necessarily be judged on individual award nods, snubs, wins, or losses, Thursday’s announcement is a reminder of a key reason why the Red Sox fell short this year and what the front office must do this offseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Brush-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brush-offs. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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