Other officials dismissed press reports that the Administration was planning a ground force of 200,000 or even more.

Many elected officials dismiss the changes in the court as irrelevant.

Following a three hour meeting, the officials dismissed the protests and announced the original result would stand.

These officials could dismiss accusations or pass them on to the courts.

But some officials dismissed any suggestion of major policy shifts.

Officials have repeatedly dismissed the theory, which has been discussed in the French press.

Iraqi officials dismissed the threat, saying they were not afraid of being hit by one or two bombs.

When the parent tried to explain, officials dismissed the story as a lie, the documents show.

Local officials may dismiss the immigration-related problems as a federal responsibility.

Tribal officials have dismissed the idea that workers are dissatisfied.