How to Use dust off in a Sentence
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If not, dust off your bathing suits for spring is on its way.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
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The urge to dust off the crystal ball and take a look ahead is irresistible.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
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To win re-election, Mr. Beshear has to dust off some old Blue Dog tricks.
—Faith Bottum, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2023
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Wind, Alsup-Egbers said, can make plants’ stems stronger, and the rain can wash dust off the leaves.
—Ashley Abramson, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022
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Wind, Alsup-Egbers says, can make plants’ stems stronger, and the rain can wash dust off the leaves.
—Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2021
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The return to the cubicle has made some men dust off their tie rack.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 2 June 2021
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Digging out my old ghillie suit and cleaning the dust off the M24 sniper rifle.
—Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
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Here was the moment to dust off the decanter, to roll out the tablecloth, to polish the fine china.
—Washington Post, 4 June 2021
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Go ahead and dust off your cozy knits and boots, but the pillar of any look this season is a great coat.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2021
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So grab your toolbelt, dust off those paint cans, and prepare to be amazed.
—Maggie Horton, Country Living, 12 June 2023
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To keep up, investors might want to blow the dust off some of their banking textbooks.
—Telis Demos, WSJ, 15 July 2022
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The Aztecs knocked the defensive-minded dust off things.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
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Today would be a great day to pull out the rain jacket, give it a dust off and maybe hunt for some cozy hats.
—oregonlive, 20 Oct. 2022
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Everyone loves to see someone shake the dust off their life and grow again.
—Expert Panel, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
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All these recipes have been dusted off by a new chef, Edward Wong.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
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The Red Raiders will need to shake the dust off their feet and prepare for what could be an even bigger challenge in Raleigh.
—Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2022
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In the meantime, stock up on crusty bread, dust off your ladles, and get in the kitchen with our favorite easy soup and stew recipes.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
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But Lorde blowing the dust off of the track isn’t entirely random.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022
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Till then, time to dust off those CDs — and find a working Discman.
—Vulture, 13 Nov. 2023
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Use the brush attachment of your vacuum and clean the dust off the tops, sides, and corners of your bare mattress.
—Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
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There was an inkling the Beavers might dust off the play during the game, as it was brought up during a Friday pre-game team meeting.
—Ndaschel, oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
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Sydney Sweeney is dusting off her boxing gloves to get ready for her next role.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
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Soil which is getting dry will be warmer and dust off skin more easily.
—Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com, 11 Aug. 2021
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Spray on sponges attached to tongs or on a sock to clean dust off of blinds or plantation shutters.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2024
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Spray on sponges attached to tongs or on a sock to clean dust off of blinds or plantation shutters.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2023
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Spray on sponges attached to tongs or on a sock to clean dust off of blinds or plantation shutters.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024
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Wipe that Cheeto dust off your hands and get ready, because the beasts are rising and the room’s getting crowded.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 June 2023
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With beach season in full swing, don’t wait to dust off your go-to beach essentials: Towel and chair?
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 31 May 2022
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So dust off your passport, start scrolling, and get ready to meet the 15 best carry-on luggage Amazon Spring Sale deals.
—David Moses, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
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Many argue that with a track record like this, the United States ought to dust off the containment playbook and apply it to today’s rival superpower.
—John Mueller, Foreign Affairs, 21 Sep. 2023
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