brushed

Example Sentences

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He brushed aside suggestions that more oil drilling in the North Sea would make the UK more resilient.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“He brushed it off. He was like ‘Nah, nah, nah it’s okay, just sign this.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Recalled Ed: “He just brushed me off, said he didn’t think that would look ‘welcoming.’

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Elsewhere, Victor Wembanyama scored 38 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs brushed aside the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 121-106.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

“All right, then,” Daddy said as he stood up, brushed off his pants that weren’t dirty, and turned around so we were both facing home.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan