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Those green ecosystems are far different from California’s; our neighbor’s fires generally arise in massive boreal forests, which do not have debris or brush concerns because they’ve never been logged or otherwise interfered with.

From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026

Up until this point, the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has described his policy changes with a broad brush.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Roll one corner of a tissue into a long, fine point and gently brush it across the tiny hairs around your lips.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026

Split the lobsters lengthwise with a sharp, heavy knife, brush them with butter and grill them once your guests have arrived, since they cook very quickly.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

Papa started cutting brush while I carried it over and arranged it over the top of the hole.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

But Pyrtsu -- who said he did not bring a first aid kit -- brushes off the idea of a strike.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Speaking from their home in Tuscaloosa, Ala., apart from Weaver, Allman brushes off such criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Still, it only brushes the surface of an exhibition that seamlessly draws upon a plethora of works crafted across U.S. history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

With a few tubes of paint, brushes and putty knives you might find at your local hardware store, fearless creation is something anybody can do.

From Salon ● May 2, 2026

Ms. Singh takes a few steps toward me and brushes lightly through my bangs, studying them.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

Frustratingly for career diplomats, Witkoff brushed off the usual cadres of government experts for complex negotiations.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

After pummelling a chain of remote Japanese islands, it brought heavy rainfall to Taiwan as it brushed past its northern tip.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

The businessman -- whose surname is common in India and is no apparent relation to the Gupta brothers accused of graft in South Africa -- brushed off these allegations.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Warsh brushed aside certain complaints Wednesday that investors need a clearer sense of how the Fed would adjust as the outlook changes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Her blond hair is just as wispy and fine, and it’s in a tangled nest, like she hasn’t brushed it in days.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Avoid brushing the cut edges, which can prevent the layers from rising freely.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

During his two-year tenure at Michigan, May was known for pushing the rules of modern college sports to extremes and brushing off any controversy that came with his tactics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

These are very common in modern dentistry and often linked to tooth grinding, forceful brushing, or acidic drinks.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026

Paying his first visit to India, Rubio said the two democracies were on the same page on all major issues, brushing aside recent unease in New Delhi over trade, China and the Iran war.

From Barron's ● May 24, 2026

Feeling her warm hand brushing along my head as she softly sings an arrullo.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera