brushing
Example Sentences
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“This wasn’t someone brushing off a mistake, it was someone who holds himself to an incredibly high standard and was deeply affected by falling short of it.”
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
During his two-year tenure at Michigan, May was known for pushing the rules of modern college sports to extremes and brushing off any controversy that came with his tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
"They're just brushing it all under the carpet," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
These are very common in modern dentistry and often linked to tooth grinding, forceful brushing, or acidic drinks.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
Penelope hid her embarrassment by vigorously brushing the dirt off her tangled skirt.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
