brush
noun
an implement consisting of bristles, hair, or the like, set in or attached to a handle, used for painting, cleaning, polishing, grooming, etc.
had brushed
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past perfectof brush.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In five meetings over the previous half-century, the Three Lions had brushed the Norwegians aside by a combined score of 24-2.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Doe had brushed off the actor’s behavior and wanted to remain in contact because he often spoke about the possibility of working together in entertainment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
In fact, at the start of Tuesday's lengthy meeting, Trump had brushed off suggestions that he was running out of steam.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
The contractor, who spoke to us on condition of anonymity, said GHF managers had brushed off his report as a coincidence, suggesting that the Palestinian man could have "tripped" or been "tired and passed out".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
He had brushed his hair himself until it shined.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
