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

Analysts brushed off the chance the strike was a case of accidential targeting or some drones gone wayward.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Cat brushed the sand from her hands, thinking.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn