dust off
Example Sentences
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“I’m shaking the dust off my old guitar and taking lessons again,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
You can also use a pastry brush or a clean, unused paintbrush to dust off the surfaces.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025
The pullback inspired some market commentators to dust off an antique market indicator known as the Dow Theory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025
“We actually had to dust off some old telefaxes,” remembers Mr Molland.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024
I catch him outside the door and brush a layer of dust off the back of his jacket.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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