Mr. Gleeson brushed aside suggestions of prosecutorial heroism and ignored a question about who might play him in a movie.

Later he brushed aside suggestions that he would quit by saying: 'I am completely happy being a priest.'

He brushed aside suggestions that Bertelsmann might follow Viacom in studying a breakup of the company.

Foster brushed aside suggestions that his age might be the problem.

He brushed aside suggestions that the plan to set up a unified holding company for the small banks was part of an exit strategy.

Parcells brushed aside suggestions about Cox's ability to grasp the Jets' defense.

At a news conference yesterday morning, Mr. Miller brushed aside suggestions that he was losing influence.

He brushed aside suggestions that he change "thee" to "you."

Prime Minister Ecevit brushed aside suggestions that these were harsh conditions.

He brushed aside suggestions that Disney pinched pennies and imposed too many creative restrictions.