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Example sentences for: brushing

How can you use “brushing” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Researchers likened it to "brushing with Altoids" and claimed it cleared out nasal passages.
Never mind that you can get the same results for free with careful brushing and basic tongue-scraping.
Brushing with whitening toothpastes does nothing, no matter how many times you have at it.
They were asked to reply (yes or no) to the use of tap water for brushing teeth, washing vegetables, consuming beverages containing ice made from tap water both inside and outside the home.
Meanwhile, television fawned over McCartney, brushing aside the "modesty" of her musical skills and marveling at her heroic struggle against breast cancer.