brushed
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When told Doncic topped NBA.com’s first MVP ladder Friday, the Lakers coach brushed aside any chance to make a grand proclamation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Tech firms led heavy losses across Asian markets Tuesday as investors brushed off a rebound on Wall Street amid growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of crunch earnings releases.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
The former world number 44 ruthlessly brushed aside Italian 15th seed Paolini in a 6-2 6-0 victory, further validating Kartal's patient approach to recovering from the first serious injury of her career.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Some, like EV and hybrid giant BYD, have brushed off any American plans for now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Its rays passed above the clouds, and the clouds, in turn, brushed shadows onto the sleek surfaces of the iceberg and the surrounding water.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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