shrugging
- present participle of shrug.
Example Sentences
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Oil futures settled lower while largely shrugging off developments that would usually be bearish for prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“The gesture of the comedian shrugging his shoulders and being like, ‘I don’t know, folks,’ that’s what performing has always kind of felt like to me,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
For Microsoft, crossing this milestone could indicate that the stock is shrugging off AI fears.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
"They're giving me exposure," he told AFP, shrugging off the measures.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
“It’s what my mum does whenever someone’s upset,” Ron muttered, shrugging.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
