brushed

Example Sentences

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Still, Klugo’s hearing loss couldn’t be brushed away.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The SVP has brushed aside such concerns, pointing out that its proposal includes quotas allowing for around 40,000 people to immigrate to the country each year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"That's why I try to take on a lot of different hobbies, because even if you're going through hard times, when you go into the world of crochet, all those fears are brushed away."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

I brushed my hands over the wood and spun the wheel, its whir ringing like music.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff