Example Sentences

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Brushing for one minute per day over four weeks helped rebalance the oral microbiome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

Brushing off the widespread outrage with the help of his sycophants, he has declined to clarify just what he meant by that gesture.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2025

Brushing back her tears, Emily said, “No, she wouldn’t.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

Brushing before breakfast clears that bacteria away, denying them the opportunity to feed on your food.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2022

Brushing metal bits from her hair, Ruby walked over to the truck.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols