brushed

Example Sentences

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But back in 2021, Gradel felt brushed off by the museum authorities.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

However, Kimmel brushed off the criticism in a monologue on his talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" late on Monday, saying that the gag was "obviously... a joke about their age difference."

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

In Thomas’ opinion on Wednesday, the Supreme Court brushed these arguments aside for the simple reason that no federal law says such immunity exists.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

He swooped over Nim, so low that his wings brushed her hair, and so slowly that she could pull the letter out of the band.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr