Example Sentences

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When I arrived to his room, he was brushing his teeth to “Splashin’” by Rich the Kid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2024

As early as 2017, Ms Feinstein was brushing off concerns about her age.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023

Another man heard splashing, while he was brushing his teeth, and watched as a rat swam down the toilet.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2023

“It’s like the time we saw a bear walk up to our patio door. Thirty minutes later, I was brushing my teeth and getting ready to go to sleep outside.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2023

Aunt Kitty was brushing dust off her sleeves as we let our horses walk along the lane outside Atkinson.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan