shrug

Example Sentences

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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

Even with the U.S.’s domestic supplies of energy, it can’t shrug off higher oil prices forever.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Just bang-bang plays,” James said at his locker, with a shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“What would it change?” he asked with a shrug.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland