shrug

Example Sentences

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And then they shrug, ‘Well, I guess it’s up to me.’

From Los Angeles Times

He already had his boots on, and was shrugging himself into his coat.

From Literature

U.S. stocks were poised to open lower Wednesday, a day after the major U.S. indexes shrugged off rising oil prices.

From MarketWatch

At that awards show, when former Times columnist Amy Kaufman asked the actor if she was engaged, Zendaya flashed her ring, smiled coyly and shrugged her shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

Glenn shrugged and pulled a mouthful of nails out of his overalls.

From Literature