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Recent Examples of laugh off
There’s no real way to adapt all that without getting laughed off the screen, so Ortiz and Flannery opt for more naturalistic dialogue.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
Jimenez appeared embarrassed but laughed off the moment.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Kaley Cuoco is doing her best to laugh off a scary incident in her hotel room.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Think of funny moments from the week and laugh off your irritations by discussing them.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2024
Jimenez appeared embarrassed but laughed off the moment.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Kaley Cuoco is doing her best to laugh off a scary incident in her hotel room.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Think of funny moments from the week and laugh off your irritations by discussing them.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laugh off
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These factors work together to create a solid foundation for profitability and scalability, making these businesses an attractive choice for entrepreneurs looking to minimize risk and maximize success.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Try to reduce high blood pressure, manage diabetes and cholesterol, avoid smoking, and minimize alcohol intake.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
20 Jan. 2025
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Reports linking Manchester City’s James McAtee have been played down.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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However, the Benetton group cut ties with him in 2020 after comments that played down the significance of the 2018 Morandi Bridge disaster which killed 43 people.—
Reuters,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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Investors mostly shrugged off a weaker-than-expected gain in December retail sales and a higher-than-expected jump in weekly unemployment claims.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Stocks shrugged off inflation concerns U.S. stocks eked out a small gain on Wednesday even though the 10-year Treasury yield touched to its highest since April following the release of the Fed’s minutes.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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With prices starting at just $26 and discounts up to 80 percent off, these picks are must-haves for your travel wardrobe — comfort- and style-wise.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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During the same call, Ferry dismissed suggestions that Burberry’s improved performance was due to discounting old stock.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Get the practice in without undervaluing your expertise.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Medtronic is chronically undervalued, something that actually changed for the better as the week went on.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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The letter writer felt used and belittled by the stepdaughter, so there’s work to do to keep the peace.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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George Papadopoulos Though President Trump once belittled him, Trump pardoned his former campaign aide on Dec. 22, 2020.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Aside from stats, what makes Hughes so underrated on the market here is his leadership qualities persevering through insidious negativity that's impacted the locker room.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Adams is, for a six-time Oscar nominee, underrated.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laugh%20off. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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