1.   And company executives dismissed suggestions by analysts that they were trying to shove particular cars into the market even if prices and profits suffered.

2.   ABC News executives dismissed the contention as groundless, saying the report was pulled simply because its reporting was inadequate.

3.   Broadcast network executives dismissed the high cable numbers, saying they would drop off dramatically once the trial was over.

4.   Columbia executives dismiss criticism as anecdotal misinformation from disgruntled employees or others who do not understand the company.

5.   Company executives dismissed the declines as a blip that came because several Bell companies delayed big purchases of networking gear until next year.

6.   Corporate executives dismiss the plaintiffs in those suits as cynical opportunists who buy stock only to gain suing rights.

7.   Executives also dismissed any thought of combining again.

8.   Executives at ABC dismissed suggestions that they were simply copying faddish elements that have helped increase the fortunes of their competitors.

9.   Executives at Univision dismissed those complaints as stalling tactics.

10.   Gannett executives have always dismissed critics as failing to understand what readers want and underestimating the importance of tight financial management.