brushed

Example Sentences

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“Come on, girl,” I told Sal, as I stood up and brushed off the seat of my trousers.

From Literature

But when his fingers brushed the soaking grass he stopped.

From Literature

Back in the present, Maye has brushed off concerns that a minor shoulder injury and illness this past week could impact his first game on football's biggest stage.

From Barron's

My nails had grown back, and whenever I brushed my face with my fingers, I could feel hair pricking through the skin on my chin and cheeks.

From Literature

Swanson brushed off the movement as the sun playing tricks on the instruments.

From Literature