Moving was an expensive gamble for someone at this stage of his career, but he dismissed such talk.

"We have no plans for that," he said recently, dismissing talk of a sale.

Victor dismissed such talk with a flourish of his hand.

Speaking yesterday at the parade, the Mayor dismissed such talk.

The governor dismissed talk of elections, saying he had not even decided whether to run.

That example leads many people to dismiss talk of comedy being in serious trouble.

Mr. Smith, who is 58, also dismissed talk today that he might take early retirement at 62.

Government officials dismiss such talk as the predictable response of the opposition.

Judge Thomas has already dismissed talk of states' rights as a "constitutional sideshow."

Republicans dismiss such talk and note that Democrats have more seats to defend.