Inside, the older proprietor of a fast-food restaurant dismissed their comments with contempt, but talk they did.

Dr. Eastmann dismisses Harry's comments and thinks nothing more of it.

Several dailies report that Starr dismissed her comments as "nonsense."

Some of his adversaries dismissed his comments as a political maneuver.

Both men angrily dismissed the other's comments as false.

She dismissed the mayor's comments about breaking down barriers.

International media freedom monitors dismiss his comments as window-dressing.

The Governor dismissed the union leaders' comments - and recent actions - as irresponsible.

On the other hand, the Egyptian foreign minister, dismissing her comments, said Egypt's planned elections were already going to be free and fair.

The other candidates dismissed his comments, saying they had long favored taking strong action against the tobacco companies.