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brushing off





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

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

As for Chalk brushing off critiques of Dick’s previous depictions, an actor shouldn’t have to care about his character’s reputation.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2025

“I don’t think it’ll ever change,” Gainer said, brushing off the suggestion that perhaps one day a robot could do his job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

By a 7–2 vote, the Supreme Court upheld the rule, specifically brushing off Oldham’s overheated warning about its “staggering” consequences.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2025

It was at this point that Lefty, who was now brushing off his jacket, called his sister’s attention to something she was overlooking.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides



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