Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some have argued that with Rousey being 39 and Carano 44 the contest will not be as competitive as it once could have been, but the pair have brushed criticism aside.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It is therefore little wonder that stock indices have brushed against record highs, and overall financial conditions have continued to ease.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Sacks and other advisers have brushed aside mounting concerns about AI, arguing that the economic benefits of the technology will make it more popular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, a Democrat from Richardson, near Dallas, said state lawmakers have brushed off dire flood prevention needs for decades.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2025

I keep looking at Sahil and he keeps looking at me and our hands have brushed a thousand times as we both reach for the same pencil or highlighter.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon