brushed
Example Sentences
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Ackman, with Israel, brushed aside worries around a stablecoin threat, saying crypto is growing in places where cards aren’t incumbent.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
He brushed it off during media day in September.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
I melted the butter and miso together until fragrant and faintly nutty, then brushed it over sourdough and baked the slices until deeply golden.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Emily brushed aside the disappointment of finishing fourth to return to claim bronze in the uneven bars, with the iconic image of her sister cheering her from the stands.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
When I did, her hand sort of brushed against mine.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
