Sentences with phrase «brushing off criticism»

And since then it has been one - way traffic in the EU Courts, brushing off criticism from NGOs and indeed the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee in 2011 (see here).

For portions of his tenure as speaker, Mr. Silver maintained a viselike hold on the Assembly, withstanding the rare challenge from Democratic colleagues, and brushing off all criticism of his performance.

Paladino is brushing off the criticism of his local contributions.

Astorino is also brushing off criticism from fellow Republican Chris Gibson, as both men consider a run for governor in 2018.

In general terms, he brushed off the criticisms people have about the technology.

Donald Trump brushed off criticism from Warren Buffett, saying he doesn't «care much» about the billionaire.

Allardyce, who maintains he is ploughing ahead with plans for next season, has continually brushed off the criticism and a fortnight ago told journalists: «Your lives are really run by Facebook, Twitter and Instagram far too much.

Castro, 41, brushed off the criticism: «I have no control over what they do or think.

When quizzed on the direction education reform seems to be taking, away from «soft», more artistic subjects to more rigorous ones, Gove brushed off criticisms that had been levied at him by some in the profession.

Meek brushed off the criticism from Greene, arguing that his rival «has so many issues that he's coming up with these unfounded arguments.»

Ed Balls is to launch a bid to bolster Labour's credibility with business by promising to keep a low rate of corporation tax and attract long - term investors to Britain, as he brushed off criticism from the policy chief Jon Cruddas that a «profound dead hand» within the party is blocking bold reforms.

PARK SLOPE — Mayor Bill de Blasio said his regular 12 - mile trek from Gracie Mansion to his Park Slope gym is a reminder of his roots as he brushed off criticism Friday over his gas - guzzling routine.

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney's (D - Astoria) team has brushed off criticism from opponent Reshma Saujani, whom she will face in the Democratic primary this fall, that her campaign is funded by special interests.

Still, the governor brushed off the criticism and used his visit to opening day of the fair to promote state products and, more importantly, himself.

The left - wing Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn has brushed off criticism from his rivals, warning against the debate turning «puerile».

The problem with Apu has reached a fever pitch ever since The Simpsons decided to clumsily brush off criticisms of the character's Indian stereotypes.

Fassbender recently brushed off criticism by Hollywood writer Aaron Sorkin, who said «the world isn't going to care» if he was cast in the Jobs film.

Over the years, Capital One has brushed off criticism that it was needlessly harming millions of its customers by withholding their account limits from the credit bureaus.

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Even so * brushes buckwheat flour off of nose * quieting the self - criticism frees up a lot of space in the ol' noggin * tosses unwashed hair and flounces away *

Faso brushed off Cuomo's criticism of the bill, saying the state will be able to find other sources of money.

We tend to dwell on criticisms (while brushing off compliments), and brace ourselves for the worst possible outcomes.

But you don't care, you will continue brushing off legitimate criticism as trolling because you can't come up with own ideas that are unique enough not to look and play like Minecraft.

But the effect of Mr Howells's quick memorandum may not be so easy to brush off, not least because this is not the first time that a government minister has had a go, and because of widespread criticism that the prize is controlled by a small, self - perpetuating clique.