Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Zoufonoun had brushed aside Suleyman’s talk about AI governance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The high school students only realised they had brushed up on the wrong Roman ruler when they crossed the Rubicon to sit down for their final-year exams.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

But Mother Nature had brushed aside those plans before USC’s first road game even began.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

In prior interviews, Trudeau had brushed off Trump's statements as a negotiation tactic.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2025

He had brushed his hair himself until it shined.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke