as in rebels (against)
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Yasmin shrugs off Harper, then runs to Henry to repeat her allegations.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The is not a guy who shrugs off the unacceptable.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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This trend rejects rigidity in favor of free-form seating that doesn't box users in and force them into prescribed spots.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The president’s war on Iran is contrary to the Constitution and rejects safeguards in our republican federation.—
William J Watkins Jr,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trump, naturally, dismisses any negative indicators in surveys.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Henry dismisses Yasmin but can’t shake the niggling feeling that his wife isn’t entirely wrong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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