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It’s a terrible mess in Ann Arbor, impossible for even college football to brush away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025

Leaders have learned much about fire prevention techniques since then, he noted, such as building with nonflammable materials and clearing brush away from houses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025

In photographs, she is seen holding a broom that she would now use to brush away insects from her path to avoid accidentally stepping on them.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023

Which explains why he didn’t exactly brush away a tear when the Giants made their choice.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2020

But brave warriors, we brush away fear with a flick of the wrist.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys


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