brushed

Example Sentences

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Gov. Gavin Newsom brushed aside the Trump team’s claims of fraud in home healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In doing so, the court brushed off its longtime regulation that its decisions not go into full effect until 32 days after an opinion is finalized.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Kimmel brushed off the criticism on his show Monday, saying the gag was "obviously... a joke about their age difference."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

But back in 2021, Gradel felt brushed off by the museum authorities.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He brushed aside their questions, their further offers of help.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell