- present participle of brush.
brushing
Example Sentences
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Brown-Forman and a group of Brown family shareholders issued a joint statement brushing off Sazerac’s unsolicited proposal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
These included repeated brushing, chewing forces, and contact with acidic foods that can gradually dissolve enamel.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Avoid brushing the cut edges, which can prevent the layers from rising freely.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
"I'm a football coach and I try to demand the very best and not settle for lower standards," said Tuchel, brushing aside any suggestion of tension inside the camp.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“No events in the ballroom tonight,” she said, brushing back her hair.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
