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Recent Examples of laugh off
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum initially laughed off Trump's order.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
Dr Doom—real name Nouriel Roubini—earned the moniker after his 2006 warning of a housing correction and oncoming recession, which was initially laughed off.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
While no one ever fully laughed off Windey this season, there was a clear sense that she and her fellow Bambis were not taken seriously.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
In an interview, Levine Cava laughed off a question about running for governor.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025
Dr Doom—real name Nouriel Roubini—earned the moniker after his 2006 warning of a housing correction and oncoming recession, which was initially laughed off.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
While no one ever fully laughed off Windey this season, there was a clear sense that she and her fellow Bambis were not taken seriously.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
In an interview, Levine Cava laughed off a question about running for governor.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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South Korea’s acting President, Han Duck-soo, ordered emergency support measures for industries and businesses that will be impacted, including the automobile industry, ordering officials to actively negotiate with Washington to minimize the impact of additional levies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This practice can be particularly useful for minimizing capital gains tax, which can reach up to 20 percent for long-term gains.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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China has tried to play down the impact of the trade war, presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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He’s got a good stick and an ability to close out on carriers, be disruptive and then advance and steer play down the ice.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Thomas Frank’s team have shrugged off the departure of free-scoring England striker Ivan Toney in August to Al Ahli of the Saudi Pro League, with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa contributing 30 league goals between them (16 and 14).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stock markets have plummeted, but the president has generally shrugged off the losses, noting markets go up and down.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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And now’s an ideal time to upgrade your bed with them: As part of the site’s Big Spring Sale, the $80 queen-size pillows are double discounted to $36.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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These luggage pieces are durable, spacious, and, as of this weekend, heavily discounted.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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Citi upgrades Diamondback Energy to buy from neutral Citi said the energy company is undervalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, an underperforming sector or market is more likely to be undervalued.—
David Rae,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Postecoglou was left having to try to explain his gesture, insisting that it was not meant to belittle the travelling fans.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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There were cries of a rotten system and in its recent lawsuit against the tennis authorities, the PTPA has belittled the current system as unfit for purpose.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Compensatory picks, while typically lower rounds are definitely underrated by the casual fan.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gilpin, underrated in many projects, is a knockout, balancing most of the show on her character's twittering and anxious shoulders.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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