as in nerve
shameless boldness
had the brass to demand a refund for something they had broken themselves!
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Recent Examples of brass
The new Jets brass, along with Johnson, will try to put a difficult season behind them and work to improve the roster.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Who's performing at Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest 2025? Action Bronson and Mannie Fresh, in addition to local jazz and brass legends of New Orleans will perform at Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The Raiders brass wanted a culture builder who can regulate the franchise after years of dysfunction.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Who's performing at Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest 2025? Action Bronson and Mannie Fresh, in addition to local jazz and brass legends of New Orleans will perform at Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The Raiders brass wanted a culture builder who can regulate the franchise after years of dysfunction.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass
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One possible issue is Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and even breathing problems in severe cases.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Having a solid balance of electrolytes helps to regulate fluids and pH levels, support muscle and nerve function, and promote brain health, says Dr. Alex Crane, a primary care doctor with Scripps Hospital in San Diego.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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All of which meant that when economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Relevant reality skills: Rob, while deadly charming, has always played Survivor by putting his confidence (some would say cockiness) and expertise (some would say arrogance) on full display.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Brass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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