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Example Sentences

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“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Some have argued that with Rousey being 39 and Carano 44 the contest will not be as competitive as it once could have been, but the pair have brushed criticism aside.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom brushed aside the Trump team’s claims of fraud in home healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Spider-Man” actor Holland, meanwhile, brushed off the speculation last year, saying “We’ll get there one day.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I brushed my fingers over the threads, smooth and warm.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff