brushed

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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

Also on Sunday, the New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals as they brushed aside the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 in game four.

From BBC • May 11, 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

He brushed the dirt away from the glass.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova