brushed

Example Sentences

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“You’re gonna round us all up in one spot that’s where you want us,” one man said as he brushed past the line.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

However, Kimmel brushed off the criticism in a monologue on his talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" late on Monday, saying that the gag was "obviously... a joke about their age difference."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In Thomas’ opinion on Wednesday, the Supreme Court brushed these arguments aside for the simple reason that no federal law says such immunity exists.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

She occasionally worried if they could afford their lifestyle, but brushed aside her concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

She brushed the back of her hand over her face.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff