But one aide, while acknowledging that is true, dismissed its significance.

But aides to the governor dismissed the criticism as coming from people "afraid of reform."

The Mayor's aides dismiss any notion that he would be divisive.

Aides to the governor dismissed stray speculation about his motives.

An aide to General Clark dismissed the suggestion that he could benefit.

The General's aide dismissed the vehicle's crew and himself, leaving the two senior men alone inside the converted infantry carrier.

Aides to the Mayor dismissed any suggestion that the Mayor's move was intended to force out a critical board member.

His aides dismissed the conditions as another attempt by the right-wing Israeli Government to avoid any further withdrawal.

Mr. Bloomberg and his aides dismiss polls as little more than snapshots taken at a bad moment during the party.

His aides dismissed the budget office report as biased because it was framed by the Democrats who requested it.