brushing

Example Sentences

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There, Chip stands in front of the cheese case for a moment, brushing past the string cheese and the Parmesan shakers before settling on a packet of American singles.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

During his two-year tenure at Michigan, May was known for pushing the rules of modern college sports to extremes and brushing off any controversy that came with his tactics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Dr. Giuseppe Mainas, first author of the study from King's College London, said: "Our study suggests lifestyle modifications could be important alongside proper tooth brushing for patients."

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

"They're just brushing it all under the carpet," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

She wiped away my tears then, as she held me at arm’s length, brushing the hair from my eyes.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo