brushed

Example Sentences

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"I didn't like the way that he was just brushed off... he's gone over and that's that," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

It is therefore little wonder that stock indices have brushed against record highs, and overall financial conditions have continued to ease.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Bernard Arnault, chief executive of the world's biggest luxury conglomerate LVMH, brushed off speculation of his retirement on Thursday, telling shareholders that "we'll talk about all this again in seven to eight years".

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“All right, then,” Daddy said as he stood up, brushed off his pants that weren’t dirty, and turned around so we were both facing home.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan