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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:

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.
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.
Triclosan clings to your teeth even after you finish brushing and continues to kill bacteria (the dentist says you may feel a "residual slipperiness" after you brush with Total).
Meanwhile, television fawned over McCartney, brushing aside the "modesty" of her musical skills and marveling at her heroic struggle against breast cancer.