shrug

Example Sentences

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“I think the general investor reaction is sort of a shrug when they see a new regulatory risk,” Walmsley added.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, earlier this spring, the U.S. government declassified another batch of UFO files and the response was roughly equivalent to a collective shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Beside him, his mother gave a small, almost imperceptible shrug.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

When he moved his hand to speak—one hand palm-up, with a perplexed shrug to his shoulders—it was obvious what the meaning was: What are you doing?

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack