Example sentences for: shrugged

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

  • The NYT says that although Chile has called for the release of the 82 year-old former military strong man (and permanent Chilean Senator) on grounds of diplomatic immunity, Spain and Britain have "shrugged off the protests."

  • When I asked to try the class, he shrugged and lent me a gi (the white outfit most martial artists wear), on the back of which was a drawing of massive snarling pit bull and the slogan "PIT PULLING PURE POWER."

  • In 1884, a Victorian electorate shrugged off Grover Cleveland's confessed paternity of an out-of-wedlock son.

  • Instead, the task of defending Bradley fell to Erving, who shrugged that "it's probably a debatable issue, but knowing Sen.

  • "It doesn't matter to me," he shrugged on Meet the Press . "We need to move forward."


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