brushing

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Paying his first visit to India, Rubio said the two democracies were on the same page on all major issues, brushing aside recent unease in New Delhi over trade, China and the Iran war.

From Barron's • May 24, 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

But it’s the songs that talk about brushing off stifling, trifling men, including the title track and “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” that have the most staying power.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Meta and Google both vowed to appeal verdicts that were handed down by civil juries in Los Angeles County and Santa Fe, N.M., brushing off the losses as a bit of bad luck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Cam shook his head, slow, back and forth, his hair brushing her cheek, her forehead.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith