41.   I reckoned the only things easier were spitting, scratching and brushing off home plate.

42.   If you brushed them off the counter, they just climbed back up and kept marching.

43.   In an interview at the city hall, Tolentino brushed off unsavory stories about Peasant Torch, which has also been accused of shock-troop tactics against enemies.

44.   In both innings, Pettitte brushed off back-to-back leadoff hits to get out of danger with no runs scoring.

45.   Ishihara brushes off criticisms of his nationalism and openly longs for a strong Japan that honors the values of old.

46.   Jackson brushes off assessments of her performance, saying it is too soon to make judgments.

47.   Its leaders brush off fears of a return to authoritarian rule, but are divided on the pace of privatizing state-owned industries.

48.   Kelleher then quickly brushes off the age question, indicating he remains in good health and is deeply interested in seeing Southwest continue to soar.

49.   Let stand for a few hours, then brush off the salt.

50.   MacArthur brushed off concerns that the Red Chinese might decide to keep the imperialist Americans from their borders.