He brushed aside questions about whether the recent trial exposed weaknesses in the defense.
He brushed aside questions of whether the idea would offend.
He brushed aside questions about reports that an agreement had been reached and then somehow scuttled on Monday night.
She brushed aside questions about whether the decision to conduct a search for the chief executive's post reflected negatively on her leadership.
Even if confronted, too often the powerful money-maker can brush aside questions with promises of big profits.
Mr. Greenberg brushed aside questions about potential profits for his company.
Williams brushed aside questions about his free agency today and said that "things will take care of themselves."
He brushed aside political questions, saying, "I am not a very good political analyst."
People here generally brushed aside questions about guilt as a matter for the history books.
But he cheerfully brushed aside questions about his favorite candidate.