brushed

Example Sentences

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While the episode could be brushed off as an embarrasing error, it was an unwelcome distraction a month before her second Budget.

From BBC

But when those same balls of sweet sushi rice are pan-seared until crispy and golden, then brushed with a harissa sauce—genius and necessary.

From Salon

I brushed back Ben's blond hair, which was ruffled from a lazy night's sleep.

From Salon

The next morning, Ava got out of bed before dawn and packed her bag, then she laced up her Skechers, brushed on her mascara and went back to school.

From Washington Post

She was brushed four times a day, appeared on magazine covers with Lagerfeld and has her own Instagram account.

From Seattle Times