brushed

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In doing so, the court brushed off its longtime regulation that its decisions not go into full effect until 32 days after an opinion is finalized.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

“They sort of brushed it off, like water off the back of a duck.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

However, Kimmel brushed off the criticism in a monologue on his talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" late on Monday, saying that the gag was "obviously... a joke about their age difference."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

He brushed off questions about why he did not meet her when he visited Cardiff earlier this month, saying it was a "last minute decision to go".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

After breakfast I brushed my teeth, got my bag, walked out to the stop, and waited.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan