Example Sentences

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These are very common in modern dentistry and often linked to tooth grinding, forceful brushing, or acidic drinks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The risk of cryptosporidium meant residents in some parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf have been obliged to boil their tap water before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth since last Friday.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Tech bros are brushing up on their soft skills, working on etiquette and trying to appear more likable to employees and prospective customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

After brushing their teeth and washing their faces, the girls unrolled their sleeping bags and snuggled inside.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene