brushing
Example Sentences
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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
Ten tackles a game last season became as routine as brushing his teeth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
You can also practise standing on one leg, for example while brushing your teeth.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Making a habit of brushing can prevent needing to put an older dog under general anesthesia just so a vet can clean the pet’s teeth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Warm enough for this weather,” he said, brushing it.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
