brushing
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All 339 Olympic events: The next Olympics is still a couple years away, but it’s not too early to start brushing up on your knowledge of the Summer Games.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
“So far, the market has done a great job sailing into the headwinds and brushing them off,” Kenwell said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Moments after Manchester City had put down their first heavyweight marker of the post-Pep Guardiola era by brushing aside Crystal Palace, he was asked live on TV how much he enjoyed the game.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Ten tackles a game last season became as routine as brushing his teeth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Jessica went past me quickly, her hair practically brushing my face.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
