shrug
Example Sentences
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He added a critical caveat, however, by noting how five years of above-target inflation made it harder to assume the public would simply shrug off another round of rising prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
But Reaves, who excels at nearly every sport he attempts, including golf, bowling, tennis, pickleball and table tennis, just has great touch, Redick said with a shrug.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
Some here have pointed out the reaction of Gulf residents to drone strikes that in Kyiv would prompt no more than a shrug.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Don’t miss: Nvidia’s blowout earnings guidance is met with a shrug.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026
I shrug, the color rising in my face.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
