brushed

Example Sentences

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“He brushed it off. He was like ‘Nah, nah, nah it’s okay, just sign this.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Recalled Ed: “He just brushed me off, said he didn’t think that would look ‘welcoming.’

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

I brushed up against the Neo’s limits, yet I think it’s a no-brainer for a lot of people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

At the press conference, Pirro brushed off concerns about the impact of her move on the nomination.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

A light breeze brushed my thighs, bringing up gooseflesh that I feared were as visible as hives.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu