as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
regardless of whatever is nominated, there'll be those who will poor-mouth the Oscar nominees
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The anti-American side focuses exclusively on the tragedies, usually makes slavery the chief argument for the prosecution, and dismisses the triumphs as hypocritical rhetoric.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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Some critics have interpreted the ending as a glib last-minute twist that threatens to neutralize the story’s potency and dismisses the seriousness of the movie’s premise.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since these helmets are aimed at riders spending long hours touring on tarmac, Cardo has paid special attention to airflow and stability, thanks to rigorous wind tunnel testing and a precision ventilation system that minimizes fatigue and maintains visibility in all weather conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Oct. 2025
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The gel format also prevents leakage and minimizes thermal expansion, enhancing operational safety.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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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,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the risk of over-generalizing, as the protein content of a drink rises, its deliciousness diminishes.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dave Smith is a comedian and libertarian who often criticizes both Democrats and Republicans through a libertarian lens.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jenkins did not respond to an interview request, but the extent of those concerns appears to have been a memo authored by an Oakland resident who frequently criticizes the commission at public forums.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers.—
Kat Boogaard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Amazon typically discounts Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, Le Creuset cookware, Coach bags, Lego sets, and more coveted goodies.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is the moment when Tyrique George runs down the right flank and sends a cross into the area, which takes a bit of a deflection.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Sharp runs down some of the more boldface-name contributions.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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