brushed
Example Sentences
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Major wireless executives have brushed off Starlink’s threat to their businesses, but SpaceX’s latest commentary has investors worried anew.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
I melted the butter and miso together until fragrant and faintly nutty, then brushed it over sourdough and baked the slices until deeply golden.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 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
China brushed off Washington’s elevated duties last year and redirected exports elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
But the force of Pain was too swift, and even as his paws brushed some bramble or bough, he was swept away before he could catch hold.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
