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dust off





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Others used the shutdown to dust off esoteric research projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Studios can dust off a movie they already own and create hype through marketing.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

You can also use a pastry brush or a clean, unused paintbrush to dust off the surfaces.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

“We actually had to dust off some old telefaxes,” remembers Mr Molland.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

Ishtar blows the brick dust off her sword.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda