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Example Sentences

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I remember sitting in a wig salon in Richmond as the owner, Amy Holt, gently brushed though my tangled hair as it was falling out in large lumps.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Looking at my computer, I find myself lingering over a beautiful wide-angle photo of a mountain peak: giant slabs of sharp rock, brushed with snow and bathed in sunlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Nvidia brushed aside concerns about the vulnerability of Taiwan in the chip supply chain as it unveiled plans to spend $150 billion annually with Taiwanese suppliers.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

It brushed the tree line, and leaves exploded into the air.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown