Example Sentences

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Even when they’re shrugging off his sins with a smile, his old bandmates have to give him that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

At a time when the affordability crisis is hitting even well-off Americans, baby boomers are one cohort that is shrugging off the increased cost of living.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In that case, “I would have a hard time seeing markets just shrugging that off,” Altman said, adding: “But maybe they will.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“I’m not a divisive person,” one vendor said when shrugging off the question.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

I pretended I couldn’t hear, gesturing to my ears and shrugging as I rumbled past him and took a hard right onto the street.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen