shrug off

Example Sentences

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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

Even with the U.S.’s domestic supplies of energy, it can’t shrug off higher oil prices forever.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Retired couple Christine and Cliff Hill shrug off the complaints of younger generations.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The stock market has tended to shrug off other military eruptions over the following years, even when share prices fell sharply upon the outbreak of hostilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

He stretched and ran a quick hand through his hair, as if to shrug off the foreboding.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie