shrug

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, earlier this spring, the U.S. government declassified another batch of UFO files and the response was roughly equivalent to a collective shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Up until those moments, Scotland were in mortal danger of being sent on their way with a collective shrug from the Tartan Army, a goodbye and good riddance message as they prepared for departure.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Perhaps some investors will shrug if these measures show worsening sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When I mentioned any of this to Mutti, which I did, often, she would just put her arm around me, and say with a gently reproving smile and a shrug, “Me too, Elizabeth, me too.”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo