brushing

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They are far more likely caused by forceful brushing, acidic drinks and processed diets than by natural chewing forces.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Investors are largely brushing off inflation worries and are focusing instead on earnings.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

"People are trying to avoid the thing that's staring them in the face and brushing things under the carpet until eventually it all ignites."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“But I think that’s a lie,” she says, briskly brushing off the stories as a smear campaign concocted by Otso’s enemies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A long gown and a plumed hat brushing both sides of the narrow stairs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom