brush with
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She had her first brush with show business in 1944, while working in a factory, when a photographer arrived to capture photos of women working on production lines during World War II.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The Greek Desk’s closest brush with D-Day was the extraction of Cornelia Kapp from Ankara, Turkey, in 1944.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Historic freezes in 1894 and 1895 nearly eradicated the industry, its first and last real brush with old-world calamity.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
His brush with Broadway decadence during the Tony Awards hoopla for “English” opened his eyes to the disparities of the scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Ser Dontos, sobered by his near brush with death, crawled to his knees.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
