shrug off

Example Sentences

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Retired couple Christine and Cliff Hill shrug off the complaints of younger generations.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The stock market has tended to shrug off other military eruptions over the following years, even when share prices fell sharply upon the outbreak of hostilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

French industry was mostly able to shrug off the impact of U.S. tariffs in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Nvidia stock was rising ahead of the open Monday as it appeared set to shrug off pressure across the tech sector.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

I try to shrug off our conversation like it doesn’t matter.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson