as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
began to trash-talk the opposing players the minute they got on the field
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However, Cave pushed back against the idea of fully dismissing an artist’s work due to their personal failings.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025 -
Last month, federal prosecutors in Texas dismissed charges against a doctor accused of unlawfully sharing health records from a children's hospital there.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Schedule your charges when electric rates are the lowest to minimize these costs.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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Address potential conflicts during the drafting phase to minimize disruptions later.—
Zekeriya Polat,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The absence of Ayo Dosunmu — who is dealing with shoulder discomfort from a long-term injury — further diminished the Bulls roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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The union, too, had diminished in strength and numbers.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The agreement is already being heavily criticized by New York City Council leaders, after prosecutors resigned in protest against a directive from Trump's Department of Justice to dismiss corruption charges against Adams so the mayor could assist with the Republican president's immigration agenda.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Before Republicans start criticizing Democrats about their dependence on federal dollars, a quick review of the facts may be warranted.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Trash-talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trash-talk. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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