shrug off
Example Sentences
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Allman, for his part, was quick to shrug off the backlash, noting that it is only natural for his wife’s fans to seek out someone or something to blame for her exit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
And that allowed another hero to shrug off the pain of his own wounds and step up big.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 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
Some investors shrug off the measure, arguing it isn’t very useful to compare the fixed return of a bond with the potentially unlimited upside of a company’s earnings growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
It is human nature to shrug off what may seem to us a vague threat of future disaster.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
