brushing

Example Sentences

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They are far more likely caused by forceful brushing, acidic drinks and processed diets than by natural chewing forces.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Investors are largely brushing off inflation worries and are focusing instead on earnings.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

It just seems exceptionally harsh to punish this with a penalty as the ball brushing the arm had no material effect on where the ball ended up.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They’re like elite athletes who use slights to fuel their pursuits of even greater achievements, instead of just brushing aside discouraging remarks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I crack open my eyes to see the rabbit’s furry foot brushing against me.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera