brushed

Example Sentences

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At first glance, I brushed “Hag” off as just another bad-but-enjoyable film.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Even Vance's past criticism of Trump -- once a potential liability -- was brushed aside.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Meanwhile, Zoufonoun had brushed aside Suleyman’s talk about AI governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He swooped over Nim, so low that his wings brushed her hair, and so slowly that she could pull the letter out of the band.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr