| 单词 | shrug |
| 例句 | “It is good that we have Ultima to explain it,” I told him, and he only shrugged. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s kind of fun to keep Lori guessing, so Molly just lifts her shoulders in a shrug. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z In a similar display of feigned indifference, Sarai shrugged and said, “Well, I guess we could find out.” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z “Ay, what a night,” my father shrugged as he looked after the men who had slunk away. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and looked out the window at the barren trees. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She shrugs and gives a quick smile, as if she has yet to be convinced. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I keep shaking my head, and I add a shrug, but I’d be lying if I told you that his excitement and invitation into one of them isn’t making me cringe. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Joey squinted a cautious look at me and shrugged. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Aru’s confusion must have showed, because Summer shrugged and said, “Hotness doesn’t belong to any one gender.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The man in the grey suit shrugs, then lifts the bottle of wine from the table to refill his own glass. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “Tough break for you, then,” Matthew said with a shrug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I shrugged again and looked down at my journal. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I shrug like it’s a dance move I just invented. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “On my own? You mean—” I turn to look at my mom who just shrugs. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Marisol greets us both, and she asks me how I’m doing, and I kind of smile and shrug and sit in one of the armchairs. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He stretched and ran a quick hand through his hair, as if to shrug off the foreboding. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and wrote back, Or maybe she just read the poem on two different days with two different highlighters. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Cars creep up to the intersection and the driver will see the party blocking their way and shrug and make a U-turn. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and the man shuffled over and stuck his head under the hood. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I shrugged and crumpled the scrap of paper. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z It made Obie uncomfortable to think of that stuff and he shrugged the thoughts away, waiting for Archie to talk, to say the name. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs, rattling the plastic cutlery on his tray. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Shan shrugged, fond and offhand, sipped from her glass, and then leaned sideways in a stretch, like a tree bent by wind. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Sam shrugged and adjusted the guitar strap on his neck. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Yeah, some people call me by my first and last name,” Jack said, shrugging. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z They shifted their sweet arrogant little gazes over to their father, then to their mother—who merely shrugged at them while wiping a strand of hair off her forehead. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged as he parked next to a glossy red convertible with the top up. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I could see them bringing it up, at first very tentatively, shrugging, putting it to one side, bringing it up again, never able quite to leave it alone. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The other shrugged and got back to digging. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z And Mom shrugged and said it was only three-thirty and she didn’t much feel like going upstairs anyway. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Grace shrugged, like that was something that happened to normal, average, nice people every single day. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Dad shrugs and grabs a bag of ice. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She shrugged, walking aimlessly away, her hands in the pockets of her heavy, rather old-fashioned skirt. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z She slides one arm in and then the other, and then shrugs to adjust the shoulders. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, then said softly, “I’ve got something for ye. Come inside.” Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z The boys on the football team shrugged and grinned. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z On the day Smith made his statement about Seabiscuit’s legs, Howard read the story in his evening paper, shrugged it off, and went to bed. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave a little shrug and started flicking the Band-Aid he was holding. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z She shrugged my hand off her shoulder and crawled as far down the log as she could to get away from me. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and followed Tamika up the inside stairs, then bit back a twinge of sorrow as she bounded through a very familiar doorway. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Most often, before blowing the tunnels, they were ordered by higher command to search them, which was considered bad news, but by and large they just shrugged and carried out orders. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, and his shrug was a shiver. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “Gas crisis,” he said with an unapologetic shrug. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z In response, Hector shrugs and waves his fingers dramatically in the direction of the opposite wall. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z He shrugged and gave the door a push. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z My lawyer shrugged his shoulders and wiped the sweat from his brow. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z He shrugged as they came to a light and then began to cross the street. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Barb’s eyes narrow at me and I shrug innocently. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders and looked at Elinor, his face unreadable. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Looking down at my sketchbook, I shrug, rolling it up and stuffing it into my back pocket before heading down the hallway after her. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z When people asked him if he’d ever get involved again, he would shrug. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The thickset man shrugged away from the wall as I warily came to a stop, and walked slowly into the street. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Looking uncomfortable, Dean shrugged at Harry as he passed, following Luna into the combined dining and sitting room where Ron and Hermione were laying the dinner table. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z “If there were more women...” someone had explained, with a shrug. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z So I turned away with a shrug and rejoined my friends. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d been thinking a day at the fair would be a welcome change, but I just shrugged and went on stemming gooseberries. A Long Way from Chicago 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z I tried to play it off with shrugs—but Sam was the only thing that had made Thurmond bearable. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Hugo shrugs into his thick black coat, picks up his SS hat. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z He looked back at me, smiled, and shrugged. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Art shrugged and said, “My dad got me hooked on This Old House when I was a kid.” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z He made to hold her but she shrugged him off and asked him to leave. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Dell Duke looks at me, and whatever my face is doing seems to be working, because he shrugs and says: "Okay." Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z “Whatever,” I said, shrugging like I didn’t care. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z They looked at each other, shrugged, and walked on. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged her shoulders, and still she did not smile, “I only followed out Mr. de Winter’s instructions,” she said. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Levi stares at the money for a second, then shrugs and walks to the food line. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Naked, he padded across the room, shrugged into a loose rough- spun tunic, and climbed down from the loft after her. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I shrugged and popped the last of the sweetcake into my mouth. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Alex shrugged, trying to look casual, to hide the fear he was really feeling. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z He shrugged out of his coat and resettled himself on the floor between our beds. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z The boy looked at her and shrugged, the bow limp in his hands. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Snuffy shrugged, crumpled the aluminum beer can and dropped it in the weeds alongside the porch, stood up and stretched. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z And she shrugged herself again and laughed and said, “If you have the silver that other men have, you may do as they do.” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I shrugged and said I supposed it was. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He was very glad to shrug on a coarse nightshirt and retreat to the workroom, now bedroom. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He picked at the rock absently with one fingernail, then shrugged and held it up again. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I shrugged, but watched him at his work. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They shrug their shoulders and stand idly with their hands in their pockets. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z Mom simply shrugged her shoulders and yanked off my shirt in one swift motion. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z Soojin shrugs and twists one of the rings on her fingers. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Gerald had planned to shrug, laugh, and head to the gym with Rob. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z In fact, he didn’t say anything for the longest time, and then he shrugged and said, “I’m used to kids saying mean things about the way I walk.” Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Ivy didn’t answer her, just shrugged and kept staring at the screen. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He gave a slight shrug, his eyes still locked on his hands. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z The four of them leave and, as they do, Tim shrugs in my direction. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Jennifer said with such a look of pleading in her eyes, Miss Marburn shrugged and said, “Okay. I guess we can do that.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z With the letter mailed, Dad shrugged thoughts of death out of his mind. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders helplessly then, but he had taken strength from her. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z When Fossie asked about it one evening, Mary Anne looked at him for a long moment and then shrugged. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged them on, pulling and yanking at the sleeves. The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z I shrug, because I’m not allowed to tell her the truth. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “I told you there was nothing to see in here,” said Julian, shrugging. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z The squire shrugged "Nor me, but you won't stop it. Only waste a good arrow." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z Kote turned around and shrugged Chronicler’s limp body into Bast’s arms. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders, which to me meant it was a major clue. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z A writer for Chicago magazine described Barack as “a tall, affable workaholic,” suggesting that he should someday run for office, an idea that he simply shrugged off. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She could not believe how easy it had been to deny who they were, to shrug off being Igbo. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She shrugged, satisfied, and handed back my papers. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I turn off the computer with a shrug. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Mom asked her question again and I just kind of shrugged and half grinned to hide my embarrassment. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Spike shrugs like she doesn’t know but she sends a wink my way when Lara isn’t looking. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z Kote shrugged and turned his eyes back to the mounting board. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Harry and Ron stood with their mouths open, but Hermione shrugged wearily and said, “Honestly, that was almost cheerful for Myrtle.. Come on, let’s go.” Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z But Vera shrugged, saying politely, “No, you go first if you want, ma’am, I’m not in a hurry.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She looks back to her mother, who’s already moving down the aisle, then back to me with a shrug. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z She shrugged, more focused on the evening traffic, mumbling a “Maybe she couldn’t make it to the post office.” Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Pacheco grinned weirdly, shrugging again; suddenly the lawyer felt weak and dizzy. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The Bomb shrugs her narrow shoulders and points a bare toe at the basket of globes. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She shrugs, gestures at her phone, and then points at the clock on the cars dashboard. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I pretended I couldn’t hear, gesturing to my ears and shrugging as I rumbled past him and took a hard right onto the street. Lawn Boy Returns 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and rubbed the back of his neck. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But when Theresa answered, “Probably,” the girl had shrugged like a tough and said she didn’t care. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “I mean, we all know Black girls are magic,” Britt-Marie chimes in with a shrug. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z But first I had to shrug off my own fears and push the sadness aside. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Ivy nodded and shrugged all at the same time. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Dad shrugs himself around on the couch, so he’s staring at a different part of the ceiling. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z Citra had looked over at Rowan when the scythe said that, and Rowan had shrugged. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The man scoffed, his shoulders up in a shrug, and he looked about the audience as if he needed validation that Kaisha was absurd. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The darker man looks at his companion, who shrugs, baffled as well. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z She pulled at his arm again, but he shrugged her off. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She shrugged her delicate shoulders, and allowed a thin smile to cross her little face as she tamped out a cigarette with long fingers. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Harison shrugged sheepishly and ran a dirty hand through his thick curls. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He shrugs his muscle-y shoulders—which, fine, are kind of nice to look at—and shifts his gaze across the cafeteria. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z He shrugged, allowing that, and we both laughed in whispers. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I’ve got a mimic’s ear,” she said with an indifferent shrug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Moss looked at Bits, who shrugged and followed her. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “I just wondered where you —” Ron broke off, shrugging. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Pretty pretty pretty pretty please? Pretty pretty pretty pretty . The guards shrugged at each other. “ Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Tool shrugged and went back to his food. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z The woman who owned the bar came across and said, “Oh! Sorry, ndo,” and made to hug her but Olanna shrugged her off. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged and stared at my bare feet, cleaner than they’d been in years, almost unrecognizable. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z After wondering for a moment whether this was a trap, I shrugged. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Zu gave us an apologetic shrug before tugging Hina away, back to the circle of younger kids who were engrossed in some kind of card game. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She shrugged, like, I have no idea what that kid’s talking about. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The two bears startled a bit at the crow’s angry charge, but then shrugged and ignored him. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z She shrugged, and a delightful shrug it was. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Now, when I myself hear that somebody is dead, I simply shrug and say what the Tralfamadorians say about dead people, which is ‘So it goes.’ Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and held my hands out, palms up, in a gesture of helplessness. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Oliver shrugged and tried not to think too hard about what he had said wrong. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You said to treat you like normal,” he said, shrugging his shoulders. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He brushed my shoulder but I shrugged him off. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z When I told this to Danny, he shrugged, said nothing, and went back to his reading. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Mr. Dimming shrugs his shoulders and continues with the directions. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and we walked for a half block in silence. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z As I recall, he just shrugged, acknowledging that I was right. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “I am getting a little old for it. To tell the truth. It, ah . . .’’He shrugged. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I fall inward: a sad smile, a subtle, resigned shrug. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z The augur smiled and shrugged, like the idea amused him. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “But his brain? That is probably rather soft? He means well: but you shrug your shoulders to hear him talk?” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Valley shrugged, and it sent the three Witchlings into quiet giggles. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I don’t even get a shrug in return. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I say, "Jesus, what's going on?" and my mom just shrugs and my dad says, "Is it a car horn?" Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z Looking up, Kvothe grinned and tossed his shoulders in a nonchalant shrug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I shrug like it’s no big deal, glancing at the compressor to double-check that everything is hooked up right. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I came across Piper deep in conversation with Jet one afternoon and when I asked her what they were talking about she shrugged and said Dog Things. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and poured gas into the tank. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Ned shrugged, opening the lower chamber of his miner’s lamp and dropping in a small handful of little white cubes. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z She shrugged diffidently and eyed him from under her brown brows. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I can clear my throat and shrug my shoulders—but that would be a lie. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z But he shrugged her hand off and said, “I’m tired, nkem.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Jack and Hazel exchanged a look, shrugged, and climbed in the backseat. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “There’s nothing good on TV, so we might as well watch this show,” he said with a shrug. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z I shrugged her off before Fang, so skinny and pale he looked like he’d just climbed out of a coffin, squeezed into the box-packed back seat and put an end to all conversation. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Tyrion replied with a shrug that accentuated the twist of his shoulders. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I looked at him and he shrugged apologetically. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z I shrugged and walked over to the door. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I had to ask Daddy for the telephone number, then I’d probably see him not care as he scribbled it on a scrap of paper or said with a shrug that he didn't have it. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He shrugged as if to loosen his shoulders, strode up to the driver’s side of the red truck, reached in and grabbed Rock by the neck and pulled him out through the window. Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z She shrugged, and took a bite from an apple. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I give a little shrug and chuckle, and I try to make light of it. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I shrug and twist my mouth and look around for Colin. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I shrug to communicate that my hair length’s a matter of complete indifference to me. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Finny got up with a shrug and walked to the center of the floor, between us and the platform. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Geryon shrugged, which was very weird since he had three sets of shoulders. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z “You seem a reasonable fellow,” Chronicler said with a shrug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “They are your husband’s,” returned Mademoiselle, with a shrug and a malicious elevation of the eyebrows. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and steered her down a corridor. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He ran his fingers distractedly through his filthy hair, then shrugged again. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “He’s just discouraged,” Thomas said with a weary shrug. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She shrugged, gave an angry little sniff, and then began to eat her lunch. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z He didn’t shrug it off, which surprised me, but I was glad for it. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z The dentist couldn’t find any problem, but Lemon kept insisting, so the man finally shrugged and shot in the Novocain and yanked out a perfectly good tooth. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone brushed his hip but he shrugged off the blow. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and ran off, joining two more boys waiting for him at the shop door. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Then she shrugged and said in English, “Don’t think so.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Shay shrugged as the wind tugged her farther away. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Yeah, well”—Nailer shrugged — “I still feel lucky today.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z But Reverend Thomas shrugged off Sister Monroe’s weakening clutch, pulled out an extra-large white handkerchief and spread it over his nasty little teeth. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged it off and went back to picking berries. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z And he took Octavian Nothing and looked at the first page and then looked at me, and I said, “It’s supposed to be hard,” and he shrugged and stuck it into his backpack. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z “Colonel, half the men are down. If they come again . . .” He shrugged, annoyed, baffled as if by a problem he could not quite solve, yet ought to, certainly, easily. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I make the rucksack comfortable with a shrug, say “C’mon, Manchee,” and off we go up the trail, following the girl. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She shook her head, an imperceptible, forgiving shrug. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked at his audience and tried to shrug it off. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “I do,” she said, with a sulky little shrug, “but that doesn’t mean I can’t visit other places. I came and saw you in your bath once, remember?” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z She gives me a strange look and shrugs. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she shrugged, the mildest, most indifferent gesture he had ever seen, and smiled. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z “You told me everything was my fault. You made me believe that I was worthless. You watched me suffer, you— He shrugs. “Do you have any idea how boring you became, Rachel? The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug and say, “Something magical, I guess.” Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Feral made a sound that was the verbal equivalent of a shrug. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z She sat up and he immediately reached out to hold her, but she shrugged him off and walked a few steps to the wardrobe and then back to the bed. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Their worry felt like a blanket they kept trying to throw over her shoulders, one she kept having to shrug off. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Ron looked thoughtfully at the box of Chocolate Cauldrons, then shrugged and helped himself to a third. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I shrug, because he might tease me if I say yes. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, took a pencil out of his desk, and headed to the pencil sharpener. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders, just like Dad used to. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I can’t tell if his expression is angry or sad, so I shrug his question away. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “It was tied,” he snarls, and I try to shrug, which is hard to do when you’re lying on your back with someone’s foot in your gut. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Katherine just gives a quick shake of her head, and I shrug. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Nat felt his temper rising, but he shrugged off his anger. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She stares me down, and all I can do is shrug. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z But the cat shrugged, in one smooth movement that started at the tip of its tail and ended in a raised movement of its whiskers. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z She glared at her father, who shrugged as if he were the child and she was the parent. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Anytime a stranger commented that she looked exactly like Michelle Obama’s mother, she’d just give a polite shrug and say, “Yeah, I get that a lot,” before carrying on with her business. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Z had shrugged and looked off toward the window while Rashid transferred his weight back and forth, trying to come up with something else to say. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged his shoulder slightly, and I knew it was over and done. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The mute only smiled again and shrugged his shoulders. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z I shrug, get up, and mute the television. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrug and clasp my hands, feeling suddenly small in Garrett’s hoodie. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I looked over at him and gave a sympathetic shrug. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “Relaxation,” the doctor said vaguely, and Theodora turned with a sullen shrug and stared again into the fire. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z “It just supports my personal opinion that he’s a wacko,” Kate said with a shrug. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs, a small smile touching his lips. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Big deal,” retorted Foaly, and Holly could almost see him shrug. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z “Sorry,” he said, shrugging and smirking at me. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z I shrug, tighten my mouth in silent rebuke, turn my back in bed, leave questions unanswered. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Frankie shoved his hands in the pockets of his shorts and shrugged. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “You could leave him here,” Sean said with a shrug before taking another swig. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Tough break for you, then,” Matthew said with a shrug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The woman looked to Citra, as if she might know what to do, but Citra only shrugged, equally surprised by the offer. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and she hissed, “I’m not staying in this house and playing marbles with Peach Pit all afternoon!” Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z The Belgian shrugged and replied in a low voice, “Look, this is the way things are done here.” The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Wilton shrugged his shoulders, walked out of the gate, and that was the last anyone saw of Wilton in court. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When Mr. Smiley could only offer a sheepish shrug, Angie rolled her eyes and stomped out the door. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Ms. Clark shrugged and clicked her computer some more, seeming bored. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “What would it change?” he asked with a shrug. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z I shrugged and sipped on my orange soda. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z With a shrug and a smile, Mom says, "Hard to say. Certainly not until he's feeling like his old self again. Now, Miss Pagett, is there anything else I can help you with this morning?" Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and then turned to look me in the eye. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Quang-ha just shrugs, but I can see he's not scowling anymore. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Then Bobby checked his watch, stood up, and shrugged on his coat. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z He gave her the same shrug he gave Scythe Curie. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The captain shrugs, like he’s embarrassed to mention the price. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders manically as he spoke. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z By degrees he lowered the laser beam; he sat gripping it and then he shrugged and returned it to the desk drawer, locking the drawer and restoring the key to his pocket. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z I shrugged back into my pack and dragged my feet to follow Miig, upset that I had news I couldn’t share, especially with Rose, who looked at me now with curious dark eyes. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z So she’d replied that night with a distracted shrug and gone on with what she was doing. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug, not knowing how to tell him that once I’m done with this notebook, I’m done with Daddy’s words. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z He spat and shrugged his shoulder across his lips, wiping his mouth, then he continued his progress across the lawn. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “You caught him on a good day. A sober day. Sometimes he’s all there. And sometimes”—she sort of shrugged—“he’s not.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Still, I shrug, try not to notice how when a regular girl gets asked out, it’s information, but when Skeeter Phelan gets asked out, it’s news. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z ‘Aww . Phoebe shrugged. ‘It’s the least I can do for -’ Fifty feet away, a side door banged open. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Taking a bite of his sandwich, its fillings spilling out onto the waxy paper below his chin, Jack shrugs. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He shrugged, his shoulders moving under the jacket. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Emily waited for James to double over in laughter or compare her family to a traveling circus, but all he did was shrug and say, “That sounds cool. My dad travels a lot, too.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z I shrug, and she sits, and my dad takes my desk chair. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z I shrugged and focused on my empty cup. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Nobody seems to be amazed that Penny is soaking up and learning thousands of words,” Mrs. V replies with a shrug. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z I shrugged again, heat seeping into my face. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I tense my shoulders, about to shrug and say I don’t know, and then an image of the pier stretching out beneath me comes into my mind. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z ‘I heard. The Senate plans to elect you Pontifex Maximus' Jason shrugged. ‘I don’t care about the title so much. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Naomi shrugged and traced the pattern of the lace coverlet on the bed. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Diggory looked as though he was going to say something angry, but his wife laid a hand on his arm, and he merely shrugged and turned away. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He shrugs and raises his palms like he just said the simplest yet most brilliant thing in the world. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z The lawyer shrugged, checked his watch, picked his nose, then said carelessly, “No further questions.” Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Violet shrugs her shoulders up in a question. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z The finger steeple is back and he shrugs. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z “You see?” said his girl with a shrug. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I shrug and pull my lunch out of my backpack. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z When I asked her why not, she shrugged and mumbled something I couldn’t understand. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Benji shrugged and pointed to his ears, pretending he still couldn't hear. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, opening the first comic book again. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I gave him a shrug and shook my head. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Serenity and I exchange glances, and a mutual, encouraging shrug. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs, his button-down shirt going tight across his shoulders. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z Park shrugged and pulled one of her curls straight. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I shrugged, watching the patterns the wind made in the fountain’s spray. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ricky shrugged and stuck another wad of tobacco in his cheek. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Spare bit of parchment,” he said with a shrug. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z We look at each other and shrug and then follow orders and go upstairs. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z She shrugged her shoulders, blowing a great cloud of cigarette smoke into the air. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z After a time, Dr. Trefusis shrugged, went to the desk, and drew forth the text, and, he having set it before me, we began to read of the plebian revolution in Rome. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Harry shrugged and continued what he was doing. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I shrug off my irritation and keep turning pages. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrug.“It’s not an insult. Just my observation.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z “It’s what my mum does whenever someone’s upset,” Ron muttered, shrugging. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Annemarie shrugged, smiled, and walked away, saying, “See you in a minute.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z Mom and Dad both exchange glances and shrug, as if this isn’t such a big deal. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z The lawyer who escorts her to the theater refuses to explain despite the manager’s protestations, abandoning her as quickly as he can with no more than a shrug and the tip of a hat. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “How can I?” he said, shrugging her hands away. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z Jessie had shrugged and said, “It’s just physics, no big deal.” The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The young man shrugged and called out to the others. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z She gives a crooked shrug, tilting her head to look at him openly. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z He was alienated by his friends and he shrugged it off; his coach kept harassing him about me and he ignored it. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Luke shrugged, and it was so dismissive, so arrogant. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Mo shrugged his shoulders and looked up at the ceiling, where a few moths were fluttering around the naked lightbulb. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Brian shrugged and continued, calling out the names in singsong fashion, with measured pauses, letting his voice linger over the names and numbers, a weird litany here in the quiet office. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z John Knightley looked at him with amazement, then shrugged his shoulders, and said, “I could not have believed it even of him.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z He raised his flabby chins vaguely toward me and shrugged his shoulders. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He absently ran his hands through his wild hair and shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Olanna stared at the soldiers’ retreating backs and tried to calm her queasiness, to shrug off the foreboding that had fogged her mind for days. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z As he hurried on his way, he shrugged to loosen the stiff muscles. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z I shifted around a bit, shrugged my shoulders a few times, hoping to dodge the question. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The woman looked at him, shrugged, and then turned away. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug, reaching for the cash in my pocket. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish I could tell people when I'm uncomfortable, and just shrug afterward like it doesn't matter. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “It’s Gil,” she whispered, shrugging a little and smiling quizzically as she handed over the phone and left the den, closing the door behind her. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged into my raincoat without checking the weather and stomped out the door. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “I am a guy who has a year and a half of college,” he says, with a shrug. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z Mya puts her phone away and shrugs casually, standing and pretending to look at some of the artwork on the walls. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Thor looked at Loki and Loki looked at Thor and both of them looked at young Thialfi, who shrugged. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z She shook her head and shrugged at the same time, the scarf crumpled tight in her hand. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Now, Emenike sat across from Obinze in a dimly lit restaurant, after shrugging off his jacket to reveal a tan cashmere sweater that looked faultless. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He shrugged and lowered his head and then laid down on the bench. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Paris in the twelfth century was expanding fast, as was its university, which was beginning to shrug off its ecclesiastical roots and embrace a more secular approach to learning. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Minho shrugged, then wiped fresh beads of sweat off his forehead. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z "Helene—” "Don't worry about it” She shrugs, her tone falsely light. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She looked at her ruined nails, shrugged, and patted her hair to make sure it was still in place. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z With a shrug of his shoulders, as if to shake off the shadow and dismiss the phantoms, he began slowly to descend. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z He sneers, moving as if to shrug off the knife. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I shrug into my coat, and we all pack up our shoes and kick into snow boots. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z Emma looked up at Chess, and they both shrugged and grinned and followed Finn. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I shrugged, still not ready to let him off the hook, and grabbed a second slice of pizza. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged, indicating that I had no answer. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “They decided we should just stay here and visit,” he says, shrugging his shoulders. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged an apology and said, “Drop off Spoon first.” Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z They looked at each other, shrugged; both faintly smiled. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged out of the vine girl’s grip, but it was too late, because Citra had seen it. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z The soldier gave a shrug and looked about. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z Ivy shrugged and tried to even out her steps, but every time she pressed down on her foot too hard, tears bloomed in her eyes. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He looks me deep in the eyes, shrugs. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Shay shrugged and opened her jacket into a sail again. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z The woman shrugged and tapped on the cash register screen. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged as if I didn't care, not even a little bit. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “It’s nice that you’re here and all,” he said with a shrug. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “What about your dad?” she finally asks, and I shrug. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Nailer shrugged and got out his own knife. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z When Tayo told Robert he was going north, up into the mountains to look for the cattle, Robert shrugged his shoulders and shook his head. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z “It is lucky that I know about the poison of the scorpion, otherwise—” and he shrugged to show what could have happened. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Simmon, his mouth full, shrugged and made a gesture with his spoon that seemed to indicate that there was no offense taken. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She shrugs and tips her hands up, eyes twinkling. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I shrug, not really wanting to spell it out for him. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z The one with the face like an anvil shrugged his shoulders and, without even rolling up his sleeves, shoved his arms into the dung with a squelch. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z At best they got shrugs and glib answers. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Then she gives a little shrug and pushes the print key. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, a funny little one-shouldered shrug, a mannerism he and his sister had in common. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She gives Ruby a sideways look and simply shrugs. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Koffi shrugged her bag off her shoulder and started to withdraw it, but Ekon’s eyes caught the white glint of something else. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z I just shrugged and went to my room, took a shower, and fell right to sleep. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Miss Celia just shrugs but I keep those tickets safe in a drawer in case there’s ever any question. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I force my smile to stay intact as I give him a shrug. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The creature shrugged and vanished, leaving a dizzying space where it used to be. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z George shrugged and spun her spork to gather up a mouthful of spaghetti. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Zu lifted a shoulder in a half-hearted shrug, then turned and bounded up into the nearest RV. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She shrugs, like she can’t think of anything else to do. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z So what I do, I just shrug and smile and wait, because I know she'll get tired of asking and move on to the next. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z I tried to find something to tell her, but finally I shrugged and said, “It’s a mystery, I guess. I don’t know.” The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugs her shoulders, tho I notice we both have our hands up. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The scarecrow shrugs as well as a scarecrow can. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z There was no doubt she was suffering, yet she remained upbeat, downplaying everything with a shrug and saying, “Any caring mother would do all that and more for her children.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Loki shrugged, as if it were all the same to him. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z “If you give up that easy,” she replied with a shrug, “I guess you are.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “May I?” she said, and when he shrugged politely, she took one herself and offered another to me. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Spectators still managed to get past the guards and into the following cars, but now Gronau and Rice shrugged it off. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Finally, with a shrug, a shake of his head, and an affectionate smile, he said, “Reynie, my good young friend, you are most entirely welcome.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Mom would shrug and say there was nothing she could do about it, he was her husband. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z When Osh shrugged, the hair that lay on his shoulders rolled up like night waves. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z I didn’t think they were serious about the invite and I was sure I wasn’t going to go, but I shrugged and said, “Maybe.” Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I shrug and highlight random things in my math notebook. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Yishan shrugged and gave her a doubtful motion with his hand. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z He shrugged and then gave me a confused look. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I’m—I’m sorry— The boy shrugs and walks away, gesturing for me to follow him onto the battlefield. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z I shrugged, tossed the rock outside of the playground, into the grass. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Henry shrugs, as if it doesn’t bother him. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Britten loosened his fingers from Bigger’s collar and shrugged his shoulders. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The old man opened one eye; he shrugged. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and went back to supervise preparations for the launch. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I shrug and say, “I wouldn’t know,” and hope they don’t notice me flushing. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Rowan took a deep breath and shrugged, trying to make it seem like it was nothing, trying to backpedal. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “I mean, I think you’re scary as hell,” he said, and shrugged. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I think about it, then give a little shrug. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I shrugged and drew it closer around me. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged, assumed he had gone to school early, and finished polishing her nails. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Jasper had taken a step backward, in astonishment; but now he shrugged and said one word: “Illusion.” A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Her vest had begun to smolder, so Dany shrugged it off and let it fall to the ground. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z She shrugged, keeping her attention on the curtain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Craig shrugged and tossed the ball under the net to Chip, who was serving next. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He shrugged as he opened the front cover. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z It didn’t look particularly easy to me, but I shrugged. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Smiling at this, he shrugged and walked up the trail toward the village behind the trees. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Newt gave Thomas a questioning look, but Thomas could only return it with a shrug. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But nobody actually protests—they just raise their eyebrows at each other midsong and shrug. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He shrugged and took another loud bite of celery. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z When I had refused, scarlet with embarrassment, she had shrugged her shoulders disagreeably. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z He straightens up then, shrugging my hand away from him. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Tool shrugged, scooped up a handful of rice and meat chunks. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Moody shrugged off his flannel shirt and tossed it onto the couch. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Henry shrugged, less out of indifference than shame. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z This was something he hadn’t seen on maneuvers, and he pointed it out to Testaverde, who shrugged and went back to counting antitank rounds. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The policeman looked at Will, and Will, containing his anger, shrugged as if to say, “She’s right, we’re lost, isn’t it silly.” The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy shrugged and, standing on the pedals to give himself a start, he took off. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z Michelangelo shrugged a great Italian shrug, which he performed both with his shoulders and his lips. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Monique looked confused and tried to remember, but gave up with a small shrug of her shoulders, then headed back toward her favorite chair to watch TV. Forged by Fire 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged nonchalantly, though in truth I was a little nervous. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Biff shrugged his shoulders at the mute and raised his eyebrows with a what-to-do? expression. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z Sometimes I could see he was close to it, but he somehow controlled himself; other times, he’d quietly shrug, or react like he hadn’t noticed a thing. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Benny looked between me and Joe like we were pathetic then shrugged. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z "No big deal," I say with a shrug. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He started to say something else, then shrugged it off. and left. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Yes, Jalil admitted, he had been horseback riding in Takht-e-Safar, but, when they gave him the news, he had not shrugged. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Then Papa turned to the music teacher with a happy, hopeless expression on his face, shrugged his shoulders, and the two of them began talking about opera again. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just a piece of metal,” said Red, with a shrug. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m personally willing to feel a little pain to make a point,” said Martin, shrugging. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I try to shrug him off, but he grabs for my throat, fingers pressing hard enough to cut off my airflow. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z I shrugged like it didn’t matter one way or another, but I felt myself flush with pleasure. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z I didn’t like how much it helped, so I shrugged away from her and went toward Mom on my own. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Hornet leaned against the starry curtain and shrugged. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z He looked at my father and shrugged his shoulders. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z “Hurry!” shrieked Rita, but the iron door had shrugged off its last chain. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z Ivy nodded and shrugged at the same time. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “It’s like that sometimes,” Dad says with a shrug. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged as if he were saying, “What can you do with a nitwit like that?” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z But he just shrugged his shoulders and laughed. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z I give a shrug because I don't really like Gram to know how much I remember about way back then. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and placed the broken bird back on the mantel. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z The other men shrugged and shivered in the cold. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug like it doesn’t matter, even though it does. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She shrugged and gave him a half grin. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Now shrugging off his rags the wiliest fighter of the islands I leapt and stood on the broad door sill, his own bow in his hand. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z He peered over at my father, who shrugged and said, “He seems to be telling the truth.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z “Oh, I can always tell distances and weights and that sort of thing,” said Kate with a shrug. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z “Nothing wrong with being out of ideas, you know. Your project Can Black Holes Really Freeze Time? was a decent attempt”—Tamika shrugged—“but we can’t all win first place.” Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Brian shrugged, tabulating his own totals once more to be sure that Brother Leon wouldn’t blame him for any discrepancies. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z My stomach was doing cartwheels, so I only shrugged. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I shrug my shoulders to start with, to tell my mother that it is very hard to explain. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Naomi shrugged, hoping Pastor Tom would let it alone. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z He brightened and shrugged off the little mystery. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I glanced at Farrow, who shrugged like he was waiting for me to say something. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The teacher says time’s up for the assignment, so I pass the paper back to Jasmine with a shrug, happy for the excuse not to tell her a thing. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z She shrugged and slid my book across the table toward herself. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z He might just shrug and say, Carry on, then they would saddle up and form into a column and move out toward the villages west of Than Khe. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, not ready to let her in on the plan yet. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Flossie didn’t know how to react to that, so she shrugged, fluttered a hand, smiled, and finally cooed, “Well, honey, even rich people have to go to the bathroom, you know.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s warm without being personal,” Grace explained, shrugging her shoulders. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He could tell that he wasn’t the only one who didn’t understand; Dean Thomas shrugged at him and Lavender Brown looked puzzled, but nearly everybody else clapped their hands to their mouths in horror. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Mark shrugged back at him, not sure Alec’s information really meant anything. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He shrugs, making the best of it; but he looks tired. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The old man grunted, shrugged, and went back to his bloody work. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Taken aback, I shrugged and started down the hall. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I know. The thing is, no one knew she had asthma. Not even her. So,” Mr. Ray said and shrugged, “no inhaler.” The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Ocean thought Navid was hilarious, and I tried to explain that he wasn’t doing a bit, that Navid was really just, like, super annoying when he was fasting, and Ocean shrugged. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z “I try, Bryson, I really do, but—” He stopped there and shrugged reflectively, a little helplessly. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, and we’d keep going like that for hours sometimes. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Aunty Uju shrugged; she was sitting at the dining table, a medical textbook open in front of her, eating a hamburger from a rumpled paper bag. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The twins shrugged on hoodies and ran into Oliver, who was leaving his bedroom at the same time. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I just shrugged as we went out the back door to do chores. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “Try it and see. You needn’t shrug your shoulders, and think, ‘Much she knows about such things’. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z If I ever asked about it, he’d shrug it off and tell me it was some saint pendant from Holy Cross. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Cuz,” she says, shrugging and bouncing off to the bed she shares with Mama. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z I shrugged and bit my lip to keep from losing it. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug but then force myself to nod. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Frowning, she squinted out at the field for a second, then shrugged and walked back to the jeep. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Harry—” said Hermione, stretching out a consoling hand, but he shrugged it off and walked away, his eyes on the fire Hermione had conjured. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She shrugged and walked over to my couch, where she sat down in a flounce of her retro circle skirt, putting her wedge-clad feet on my coffee table. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Valley shrugged and smiled back, and then she changed the subject. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He shrugs as if he hasn't really thought about it. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Snuffy shrugged and, in Spanish, suggested the regional director place one of his fingers somewhere and then afterward suck on it like on a popsicle stick. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Penn shrugged, nodding, with her mouth twisting skeptically and her eyebrows raised. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged and handed me a key card, a visor, and some gloves. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Howard had shrugged off the slow early fractions, attributing them to the difficulty of accelerating under 133 pounds, but Smith was uneasy. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z He gave her a small smile and shrugged. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z What I could have said was nothing, just a shrug. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps it was her horse that convinced him, or her fine clothes, for it could not have been her words, but he merely shrugged toward the line of marquees. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, wondering if it was crass to say this in their circles. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I told him the story, but he shrugged. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “But not a great one. Merchant families don’t have the same stability...” “... and their names don’t carry the same weight,” she finished with another, knowing shrug. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Natalie’s shoulders are hunched up like she is stuck in a shrug. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I’d just shrug, roll my eyes, and stare down at my plate. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z Windy shrugs and checks out her own manicure. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I barely managed a shrug of my shoulders, a nothing shake of my head. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z I shrugged and mouthed to him, I don't know. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He just shrugged and smiled and kept looking you right in the eye. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “I am sorry, the strawberries won’t be ready to pick until then,” the foreman responded, shrugging his shoulders and walking away. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Freak is in the wagon and he's trying to look back at me, trying to shrug his shoulders and let me know he doesn't understand what got into the Fair Gwen, but I know. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z “Well,” my father shrugged, “I don’t mean tonight, maybe in a month or two, right boys?” Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Passalos shrugged and took off one of his gold watches and handed it to his brother. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He rose and stared at Reynie, who smiled pleasantly, and then at Sticky, who only shrugged. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z But then he abruptly stalked off, leaving us all swapping looks and shrugging. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she blinked and straightened and shrugged the furs off. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I could almost hear him shrugging on the other end of the line. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z “Can I try some?” he asked, and the baker beside the cake, clutching his floppy wet chef’s hat, merely shrugged. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z They both shrugged and tried not to laugh. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Once she had asked a taxi driver, “So where are you from?” in a knowing, familiar tone, certain that he was from Ghana, and he said “Detroit” with a shrug. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z She shrugged, but the tears came again, wet tracks down her cheeks. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z The old man raised both his hands and then changed his mind, shrugged, and sat down again. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged to not make a big deal of it and then let Vonetta lead the way. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “If you don’t know,” said Ron scathingly, “I’m not going to tell you. Hermione stared at him, then at Harry, who shrugged. “ Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z The innkeeper looked thoughtful for a moment, then shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Ida just shrugs, and a girl on the other side of her leans forward. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z “You have to help me. You’re pardy responsible. You said so yourself. If not for you I would never have gone into this in the first place. You just can’t shrug me off now.” Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He’d shrugged to show that, at eleven, he was past caring about things like camp. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged in defeat, the anger draining from his voice. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z "Sorry," I say with a shrug, fumbling to reject the call. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Joon shrugs and reaches in to pick up the brown paper bag. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Bianca unfolded her arms and tucked her hands in her back pockets with a shrug. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Somkit shrugged and rubbed his tattoo against the hem of his shirt. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I shrugged, because Momma did always tell me what a special girl I was. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z I don’t know what to say, so I mumble, “Okay,” and shrug. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He shrugs and smiles his fake smile as Donna and another boy come over to us—the blue-cap boy. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I’m about to hand one to Henry, but he holds up his bound hands and shrugs. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He shrugged and shoved his hands into his pockets. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “Some stuff it’s okay to get in trouble for,” he says, and shrugs. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “Well,” Lyra said, and found her throat choked, so she swallowed and shrugged. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She shrugged, gave up the ball, and stood apart again, to watch. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Allegra shrugged and returned to her new favorite topic, the eighth grade dance. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He shrugged, shoulders thick with sudden irritability, as though he could not believe she did not recognize her good fortune. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Not picking up on the reaction of the two girls, Addie shrugs and lets out a little puff of air. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z The nurturer shrugged and went to the other section of the room where younger infants needed attention. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He couldn’t see me, but I shrugged anyway, told him: “I don’t think any of us know what he can see, Rondell. You ever think maybe that’s the point?” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry,” he said, and when she shrugged and said nothing, he wished he had not apologized. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Sometimes he just shrugged and didn’t say anything. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and then scowled in the direction of a canvas bag near her feet. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, and so did I. I went back around behind him and turned them up just a tiny bit more, until they stopped. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged, then asked, “Did you always know you were gay?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Mama shrugged, then scooped up the warm rice and covered it with a lid. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He shrugged again, but the deadness in his eyes told her he was lying. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z They shrugged and waved us both in and checked the ball inbounds. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z But when she got on the bus and handed him yesterday's comics, all Park did was shrug. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Her father shrugged and gave her his own practiced smile. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The statement didn’t make much sense to Mark, but he shrugged and looked at Trina. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Terrorist was so ridiculous that I could shrug it off. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He grinned and made a shrug of embarrassment. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, but the shrug turned into a yawn. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He cringes and shrugs, which scores a smile out of me. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z He shrugged me off like a bug had just landed on his shoulder. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z Rush was annoyed that his diagnosis and warnings were being “treated with ridicule or contempt,” but he shrugged off these doctors as ignorant. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z Tris shrugs, but when she looks away, her cheeks are flushed and she looks pleased. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I shrugged off the backpack and it transformed into the golden Story Box. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z “If you say you saw a dragon ...” He shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She sort of shrugged her shoulders, the way she did before, and then she said, very cold, "Do you mind getting me my frock? Or would it be too much trouble?" The Catcher in the Rye 1951-07-16T00:00:00Z Valley just shrugged, still looking bafflingly smug, and Seven wanted to scream. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Years before, I had told her what I’d learned in my psychology class about bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, but she had shrugged it off. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z She shrugged sadly, as if to say that if he were meant to die, it might be tonight or it might be tomorrow, and there was no difference. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Someone noticed I wasn’t right and said something, but I just shrugged and kept quiet. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Brian shrugged, but it was still new enough, just over a year and a half, to feel painful. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z I shrug him off and walk to the edge of the woods. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug, because this is sixth grade and I am not going to yell at Maddy or, worse, cry in the middle of the cafeteria. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z But Prosper wouldn't let go, and so Riccio gave a shrug before walking on; The tourists continued to be enchanted by the sunset, without having to pay for it with their wallets. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, still holding out the envelope he wasn’t taking. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z I shrugged, but it sounded like a good plan to me. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Ervin shrugged and shook his head: he wasn’t getting any help on defense, he said. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Inside the market, we shrugged off traders who pulled us along the dark passages, saying, “I have what you want,” or “Come with me, it’s here,” even though they had no idea what we wanted. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Ruth said nothing, but gave a little shrug, almost as if to shrug off the touch. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Joe shrugged, trying to appear nonchalantly caustic instead of scared stiff. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He nodded perfunctorily, shrugged, put on his hat, and walked out. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked up and shrugged, then went back to his stirring. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I shrugged and escaped as fast as I could without saying a word. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Riley pushed her chair back and got to her feet, shrugged at Gaskill and left the room. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Dandy himself would leave it unanswered, shrugging crankily in response to my interference and returning to his newspaper. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Mark just shrugs, not wanting to think about food. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Wes looks at me sort of funny, and I shrug to let him know that I’m game. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Thomas shrugged, refusing to admit that Newt had a good point. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Archer peered at the dingy windows and shrugged. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z January 21 then deftly passes the puck to his teammate December 20—wow! what’s he doing out there?!—who shrugs off the onrushing defender May 17 and slides a cross-crease pass back to January 21. Outliers 2008-11-18T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what to say to that, so I shrugged. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z At the moment blue-shirt cowboy fired, I cried out in pain and shrugged the cardigan dramatically off my shoulders. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z But the old man only shrugged his shoulders, at a loss. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Nan answered my pleading look with a discreet shrug. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged and picked up the two bottles of wine. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z After a moment, she shrugs her shoulders and waits for me to tell her. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Wouldn’t make any difference to her, she was so evil in the first place,” Harry shrugged. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z She felt Nehemia’s hand on her shoulder, but she shrugged it off as she took another step toward him, close enough for the curls of his breath to touch her face. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I shrugged and walked back to the car. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged and pulled my backpack around to the front. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z When I shrugged, she handed me the phone and went back to the kitchen. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She shrugged and twirled her blond hair around a finger. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “What do I care? I don’t keep count,” Laila lied, shrugging, loving him for remembering. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z “Who’s saying it’s a big deal?” my mother asks with a shrug. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Lac glanced up and down the alley and shrugged. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She found a dressing gown and shrugged into it, then knelt over the cold hearth. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The first redcoat shrugged and moved to the spices stall. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z In place of shrugs, my sisters and I shot one another glances. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged with an exaggerated lack of concern: “Yeah, those are my friends out there.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached for his drink and offered a humorless shrug when I tried to catch his eye. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z She looks away from me but shrugs her shoulders. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z June shrugged again, but in a way that Ivy knew the answer was yes. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Ole reared up and made a last desperate effort to shrug off what was happening, but the sky seemed to crowd around his head, the earth buckled, and he keeled over into a strawberry bin. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z He shrugs, and I’m surprised he doesn’t give me a big, in-your-face NO! King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I look up at Four, and he shrugs. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z Lola made an exaggerated shrug of her bony shoulders and went to stare out of the window. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z To his surprise, the caretaker shrugged and took the bag. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z But when I asked June why she didn’t believe, she just shrugged. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I shrugged and faced him again, now that the moment was broken. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But I just mumbled and shrugged till she finally stopped. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z But he shrugged his shoulders at me and said: “I don’t know whose it is. I found it on the ground somewhere like three years ago.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “Some of us in Biafra-Two had Nigerian money and we traded with them even though we were in the militia,” Odinchezo said, and shrugged. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z ‘It is easy for you to despise and shrug your shoulders,' his father had said, seeing how it was. ‘You pay no attention to what a man has done. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z “What? Frank and I chatted a bit at the One Stop the other night,” he said with a shrug. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “One does one’s best, patron, ” he said, shrugging his shoulders. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and said, “I don’t fear anything.” Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z “Since Coach can’t eat it, he will not eat it,” Beatrice explained with a shrug. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z Her eyebrows pop up and down as she shrugs. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Ah, well,” I sigh, and shrug, trudge back to the trees. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugs, takes a bite of her sandwich. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Her mother shrugged in the way that was meant to say so-so. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z High John shrugged, but anger still lined his face. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z I shrugged and stopped the curious baby from sucking on my shoe string. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He watches me for a moment and then shrugs. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z The neatly dressed soldier shrugged and asked the noncom who worked with him. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z She shrugged, ripping off some bread and plunging it into her bowl. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z I asked if he thought it was possible Isaac and Edmond and Osbert were all still living together and he shrugged and said Anything’s possible, but there’s a lot of trouble about. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z “I might, if it’s allowed,” Heather said with a shrug. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Ben shrugged and, in a gentler voice, added, “There’s a time and place for everything.” Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z But then, she looked down and shrugged and turned to my brother. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z “These are our depths. Anywhere deeper than six meters, we’re okay. Shallower...”—he shrugged—“we run aground.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Dimple looked up from her computer and shrugged. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He shrugs and starts in on his index finger. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z When he couldn’t find anything big enough, he unbuttoned his shirt, shrugged it off, and rolled it. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z TJ shrugged, tossing his science book onto the floor of the metal closet, the smell of feet wafting up from it like a cloud of dust, unsettled. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Unbuttoned his olive hunting jacket and shrugged it off. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z “I’ve never blown you off on purpose,” I say, shrugging off my jacket and handing it to her. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Ash shrugged, and put the bread on a plate alongside the cheese. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z That meant nothing to me and I shrugged. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Priye gestured, a shrug, an upward flick of her palm, to show how irrelevant that was. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z He would just shrug, tell me to be careful, and say, “I sure hope you know what you’re doing, Z.” Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z I couldn’t reply around the ball gag, so I just shrugged and gave him the finger. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “It hurts to say that,” he said, shrugging. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “I’m just saying,” I say, shrugging casually, even though my words are serious. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Valley shrugged and walked into the Cursed Forest like it was no big deal. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I didn’t know what to say, so I just shrugged. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z He shrugs like it doesn't matter, but it doesn't hide his frustration. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Molly shrugs off her army jacket and hangs it on the black iron coatrack in the corner. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z But then he swallowed—the children could see his Adam’s apple bob in his skinny throat—and shrugged his patchy shoulders. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z “Fruit in a bowl,” Mack said with a shrug. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z “No, sweetie…” She trails off, shrugging and smiling faintly at me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She shrugged and went back to shaking out black peppercorns from a pod. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z With a little shrug she turned away, and immediately she heard his voice. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “In the garden,” Klaus said, shrugging the hook off of his shoulder. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Keisha and I asked if we could come over and see his house and he shrugged and said, “Okay.” Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z He shrugged; he clearly thought she was making unnecessary trouble. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z But I just shrug, not knowing what to say. Brown Girl Dreaming 2014-08-28T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders, saying, “Don’t rightly know. She was a skinny little thing; could have been three months and she was already big with child for aught I know.” The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Yoyo shrugged as her mother tore off the scratch paper and folded it, carefully, corner to corner, as if she were going to save it. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z “Well then”—Arnold shrugged and sighed—“we have a bit of a problem.” Lawn Boy 2007-06-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged and figured what the heck, I might as well pass out too. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Comprehending, the soldier shrugged, then turned and took the bucket inside, leaving Jonathan alone. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged my shoulders as a sign that I’d reached my limit in the conversation. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Safer shrugs, screws the top back on, and shoves the flask back into his pocket. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I shrug out of the jacket and put it back on the hanger. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” said Milo, shrugging his shoulders. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and sat down, looking a little embarrassed. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z When he merely shrugged, she said, “Well, Mum’s going to put a stop to it if she can, I bet you anything.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z I shrugged, then said, “I suppose we have to wish for something good and not bad.” It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I clear my throat, trying not to let the disappointment show, and shrug. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z He answers with a shrug that I take for a nod. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z He merely stretched on his stool a little and shrugged his shoulders when Father Nicanor began to rise up from the ground along with the chair he was sitting on. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z It’s not easy to shrug shoulders in an insosuit, but Powell tried it. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “Laney has never chosen the tree before,” Isa admitted with an indifferent shrug. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z He shoves his hands in his pockets and shrugs. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I shrug and give Phil a little grin, waiting for him to explain. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z Wednesday shrugged, and picked up an old copy of the Reader’s Digest from a small pile of yellowing magazines on the windowsill. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z She raised her hands in defeat and shrugged at Pet. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The doctor shrugged, and his wet eyes never left Kino’s eyes. The Pearl 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z Ess shrugged and then stretched her arms up as tall as they would go. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “I want to help Sophie,” I say, shrugging off her grip. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Bogert shrugged, and pressed the buzzer that would allow the entrance of Number Fifteen. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z I shake my head, shrugging the topic away. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Newt just shrugged, his indifference not very convincing. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z James play-knocked her skull then shrugged his backpack to the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Yanna shrugged and began leading them through the empty hall to a chamber door. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Ivy just shrugged and smiled so she wouldn’t blush, but she ended up blushing anyway. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “Then you signed your name in somebody else’s handwriting again,” tide colonel retorted with a shrug. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Nick shrugged and buttoned up, tucking in his shirttails. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Dozer examined the large hole in the plate glass window and shrugged. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z In a similar manner, centuries of respectable writers have gradually shifted the collective consensus of what is right and wrong while shrugging off now-forgotten edicts by self-appointed guardians of the language. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z I shrug and pour out the milky water. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z White Boy would just shrug and say, “It’s not my fault. I was born this way.” The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He placed his arm around her, but she shrugged it off. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I still the camera around my neck and shrug at Fizz. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Dr. Fanning did not follow, but with an angry shrug of his shoulders, headed back to their table. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Thor shrugged, grasped the cauldron by the rim, and flipped it so he was inside it and the handles clattered at his feet. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z The sister only shrugged her shoulders as a sign of the perplexity which, in contrast to her previous confidence, had come over her while she was crying. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z He reached out to squeeze my shoulder but I shrugged him off, then scraped back my chair and stood up. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She shrugs and twists her face like this is a genuine possibility. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He looked at us, shrugged, and hauled it away down the hall, staggering under its clumsy weight. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z At first he's surprised to see me trussed up, then he shrugs and doesn't look at me anymore. Freak The Mighty 1993-10-01T00:00:00Z But if a grownup American of indeterminable age asked her for directions, invariably speaking too quickly, she merely shrugged and smiled an inane smile. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z Sefia shrugged her pack higher on her shoulders, feeling the weight thump against the small of her back, and weaved seamlessly into the crowd. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Sandi looks up defensively, and then, realizing her sister means a man, not a therapist, she adds, "He's a nice guy, but, I don't know—" She shrugs. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I didn’t have the words to answer, so I shrugged and took a sloppy gulp of coffee to avoid saying more. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I shrug because what else am I supposed to do? Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z But she hardly knew anything about their city, except that she didn’t know anyone there Shay shrugged. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z In response, I received smiles, bows, thoughtful expressions, shrugs, and an occasional “Perhaps, by your leave.” Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z “It’s just armor,” said Duck, with a shrug. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z His mouth now full of bread, Harry shrugged and gave a noncommittal jerk of the head. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z April just shrugged but her eyes got narrow. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z “I told Sirius about my scar,” said Harry, shrugging. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He shrugged, tucked the laptop under his arm and headed out to his car. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z Melisandre had thrown back her cowl and shrugged out of the smothering robe. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When I told Max about this, he just shrugged and said, “Well, I guess that’s okay, too.” Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Connor shrugged his shoulders and blinked, but it made me happy to see that, despite being out in public, his tics weren’t completely out of control. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z My father said that the books were a little too old for me, but I liked them so he just shrugged and let me read. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z When you looked up to the sky and cried “Why?” sometimes the sky shrugged. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z I looked at Dad, who shrugged, and we both followed my sister up to the office. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z And when no one said anything, he shrugged and climbed into the car on the other side of me. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z I smiled and shrugged, but my accusations were hard, punctuated by a jabbing finger. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z ‘Haven’t got one,’ I don’t know…” It shook its head, then shrugged. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z Then, seeing that the men were Americans, he shrugged that off as a joke. George Washington, Spymaster 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z On the brick walk, he shrugged on his sweatshirt and crouched to lace his boots. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Some simply shrugged their shoulders and said, “He’s your nephew; he has a right to visit.” Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Macy shrugged and reached up to tug her hair into her mouth. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The “people” made no move, and finally Will shrugged and said, “Well, good evening to you anyway,” and moved on. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z The old man shrugged and gave a short laugh. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z He gave a sullen shrug and began to pull his arrows from the ground, one by one. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders, picked up the tank, and carried it to the kitchen. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z Dari shrugged and smiled and continued to sit next to us. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and drew a second giraffe with a dramatic, Z-shaped crook to its neck. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She was met with shrugs and blank looks. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Jam shrugged and stared at the patterns on its face. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Nazgol shrugged and turned to offer the radish to Laleh, who popped it into her mouth and then scrunched her face up. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He shrugs as if it couldn't possibly matter. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Hermione shrugged and continued to shovel down her food as though she had not eaten for days. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She’d shrugged her shoulders and said, Sometimes things just happen, and expected somehow that this would be enough. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Canton shrugged, tossed it up in the air. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Shadow shrugged and put his hands back in his pockets, loading a quarter in one hand, a folded-up five-dollar bill in the other. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z When I asked Osh about it, he shrugged and talked in circles, as if I’d asked why women don’t have beards. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z “He shrugged his shoulders and chuckled without mirth. ‘What do you think harvesting is? The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged, “Don’t go. What the hell, it’s only a game.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He shook his head, then clapped his hands and shrugged, eager to move on to a new topic. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Tats shrugs as well and says, “Most of my classes have assignments instead of exams. I have one on Tuesday. But of course, you must be ready, huh?” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “We can take him to the woods to kill him if you want,” says Sir Haye, shrugging. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I could hear Tommy complaining that Crow Face hadn’t warned him of anything of that sort, but Christopher shrugged and said: “She thought you knew, of course. Everyone knows.” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z He smiles and shrugs, joining me at the table again. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “It makes me feel, I don’t know. Like I’m in control. I get to choose who gets to see me. How they see me. I don’t think it’s for everyone,” I said, and shrugged. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Thomas let out a big breath and shrugged before following the younger boy along the back of the building. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She shrugged, but was unable to hide the flash of anger. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I shrug and then give him the picture of Grandpa. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z She puts an arm around Daniel’s shoulder that he shrugs off immediately. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z I mentioned to a policeman that I thought he needed reinforcements but he merely shrugged. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z They say they do, and I guess I feel bad making them stay in the waiting room, so I shrug and say, “Okay.” The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Clem shrugs and we walk side by side up another block. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z Ma shrugs and reaches for a biscuit while I study the leaflet. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He shrugged again, and I realized the shrugging was another one of his tics. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He pushed his hat back, squinted at me, then shrugged. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z “But it’s easy again. The music doesn’t stop in my hands any more, it just—” I struggled to explain, then shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders like he had no idea what I was talking about, and he went back to the paper. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z Sim looked at me for a moment, then shrugged it off. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He shrugged on his jacket and headed out onto the porch. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z “That I know for true because I am an educated man. If I’m a mite superstitious too ...” He shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He shrugs and drops the box on the sink’s edge for me, and I start deveining before six. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z All day at school, when Liyana described the scene of Sitti’s bathroom smashing, the chips of ceramic and waterlogged rooms, her classmates shrugged. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z What is Helene when she so casually shrugs off the idea of helping the girl? An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She shrugged as they bet and rolled their dice again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z “Hey, at least you got to do that,” I say, shrugging as I pick at my eggs. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z “Well, I’m grounded,” I explained in a whisper, and shrugged my shoulders. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “I want you to reach your goal,” Tamika said, and shrugged. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z He gave me an odd look, then shrugged and ran a length of rope through an iron ring above our heads. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Mostly, Sam shrugs as Mrs. Brown introduces him herself. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z She shrugged and turned back to the mirror. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z I shrugged and thought about his question for a few seconds. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “I told you all I remember,” I say with a helpless shrug. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z I tried to think of something to say, something cool to end the good-bye on, and then shrugged. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z It was strange because Grampa never used to fish the Yazoo, but when I asked him about it, he just shrugged it off. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z I try to shrug off the familiar note of guilt I always feel when combing through others’ private data. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z The older lad shrugged, “Summon up a spirit from the dead, for all I care!” A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and took another card from the stockpile. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Newt shrugged as he dug into his eggs. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Cari shrugged, but he could tell she was listening, too, even if she wasn’t watching. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I just shrugged and we locked eyes and had a bit of a smirk-off while he let his question hang out there. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z He shrugged off the blanket and wrapped it around the boy’s shoulder. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z I am so—just dead humbled by the risks everybody takes, the double lives they all lead, how they shrug and go on working. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z He looks at me and shrugs, then chokes completely and misses the windmill. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z She shrugged away the hands of the guards, leaned forward, and whispered harshly to Kira, “You will fail. Then they will kill you.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Luke shrugged, then remembered Jen couldn't see him in the dark. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z But he shrugged his shoulders and stalked off taking no notice of anyone. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z When he didn’t go on, Otto shrugged and raised the camera’s viewfinder to eye level. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I shrug and glance back to catch Bo watching us from behind the heat lamps. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z David glances at Bob, who shrugs and looks at me. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Puzzled, I shrugged it off and went out. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z When the milkman grabbed a nearby policeman to arrest the men, the policeman shrugged him off, saying he was “too busy” and “it is all right anyway.” A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Gone, gone,” the old woman replied with a crabby shrug, irritated by his persistence, her low wail growing louder. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z We both glance at each other and shrug before dipping our fingers in and smearing the Vaseline across our smiles. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I shrug again, but I don’t feel casual about it. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z They played across the coast all through the night, until the soft new day shrugged itself awake, tried on amethyst and lavender for a while, and finally decided on a pale yellow. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I shrugged, but Nelson kept pushing me on this point. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z As to an answer, I could only shrug. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged, then reached for a piece of the cookie that they were ostensibly supposed to share, but Maya had eaten most of it already. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z And then a laugh and a shrug of the shoulder. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Stalin often managed to shrug off the blame for his actions onto his subordinates or the Communist Party itself. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Mundungus shrugged and grimaced; the magical eye swerved sideways to glare at him out of the side of Moody’s head. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Johnson shrugged, shouldered the sixty, and kept on. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Jaimito shrugs off his backpack and asks, “Where were you this morning, Virginia?” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Granny always said that was the secret to her flaky crust. How did you...? Miss Mallory shrugged. “I just had a feeling it might belong with you.” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z When someone demanded to know where the water had come from, they shrugged their shoulders and pointed meekly upstairs toward the Canadians. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He shrugs like it’s not that big of a deal. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z When they asked: ‘Where is he then?’ he shrugged his shoulders. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z She takes a breath, her shoulders raised into a shrug. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z I shrugged, which she apparently took to mean yes. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The creature shrugged and stepped into the room behind them. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Or maybe shrug at how strange everyone was, especially me. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Cotton shifted, a movement I realized was a shrug. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Obinze shrugged and said nothing to him; there was no need for courtesies simply because they shared a cell. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I shrugged, not wanting to let Lettie ruin my day again. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I shrug like I don’t know, but I do. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged as he hobbled to the door. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z Because of this cold reality, most jockeys would ride through virtually anything, and they shrugged off the grisliest injuries. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom shrugged like it was no big deal. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I gave a shrug and sank in the sofa by the fireplace. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, my heart beating so hard, I was sure they could see it through my sweater. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and he smiled, forcing the mood to lift as he stepped from the dais. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z He shrugged, still looking at the street below. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z Then I looked up at him and shrugged like no big deal. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2012-02-21T00:00:00Z I shrug on one of his sweatshirts so I can carry the smell of him with me. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Tally swallowed and shrugged, hoping she looked modest. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z She glanced at the nurse, shrugging her shoulders. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z I’d come home from school and shrug through my parents’ many questions about my day. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I take it out and watch as he shrugs it back on. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He ripped at the meat with his teeth, cracked the ribs to suck out the marrow from the bones, and shrugged at the mention of Jon Snow. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Around six months,” she said, shrugging a little even as her cheeks flushed. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I could not understand how muntu could refer to a living person or a dead one with equal precision, but Nelson just shrugged. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The other boys looked at one another and shrugged. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders and repeated that he had to go. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z He made his voice sound ghostly, shrugged, then ate a mozzarella stick. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Connor’s cheeks were bright red as he shrugged and blinked his eyes rapidly. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I shrugged, as if to say a little wind wouldn’t hurt me. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z When Hideo returns to my side and sees me watching him, he just shrugs. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z To which I shrug because I do not have an answer. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z They stared at each other for a long time before Bud shook his head, and Donatelli shrugged. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He stares stonily at me for a moment longer before looking to Sana, who nods, and Keenan, who offers a shrug that could mean any number of things. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z Denna shrugged and headed back into the trees for more firewood and I began the elaborate guesswork of how much denner it would take to poison a five ton lizard. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The smell of street struggles to get its hands on me, but I shrug it off and walk on. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z She tried to shrug it all off, but when Tony sauntered over, simply to say, “Impressive!” before heading back to help with the final cleanup, she couldn’t help but beam. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then the boy opened his eyes and lifted his black brows and shrugged his shoulders and he said to his father, “You spoke of it first!” and then he turned away and went out. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z Twig stepped back and shrugged, as if she hadn’t created a totally awkward moment and then been insulted a second later. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z When I ask about her, the steward, his mouth full of bread, merely shrugs. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z Instead, she returned him to his agony with a blithe shrug of her shoulders. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He shrugged on a fresh shirt, then hesitated as he fastened the collar. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Standard stuff, he shrugged, in his brotherly way. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Oh the usual,” said Nearly Headless Nick, shrugging. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z “Quite a pastoral state of innocence all round,” returned Miss Belle with a shrug. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, then looked pointedly at the barn. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The walk down the hallway is silent and then we get to my door, and once inside she sets down her suitcase, shrugs off her coat. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Sometimes it’s hard to be certain what you know, or feel,” said Ben with a shrug. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Bernabe shrugged, trying to repress the intuition he had about what was coming next. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, said: “I don’t even know anymore.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Cedric looked as though he didn’t want to say whatever it was in front of Ron, who shrugged, looking bad-tempered, and continued to climb the stairs. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Mostly, she would shrug, and then I could leave the table and make ramen noodles, canned soup, SpaghettiOs, macaroni-and-cheese, or grilled cheese. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z Then I shrugged, trying to think if I should’ve even answered him in the first place. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z At precisely noon, he stared at the final page, rubbed a blood-shot eye, yawned and shrugged. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Bloom shrugged, grinning foolishly: “What can 1 say?” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked to me for help but I shrugged. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Saw it on the Internet,” Genie said with a shrug. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z Barbarossa just shrugged impassively and reached into his elegant new jacket. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I wasn’t about to get real with everybody watching us, so I shrugged. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I was expecting you to shriek and refuse to leave the house, but you just shrugged and put on more lipstick. P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He would shrug and shake his head over the wickedness of boys, and point to Ranofer as the thief. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z June shrugged, but Ivy could tell there was more to Dr. Somerset’s rules about the treehouse. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and small pains shot through my scabby shoulders. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs and points at 1 of his posters. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Instead he shrugged and countered with a question of his own. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Maddie tossed me a small, apologetic shrug, but that was it. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He shrugged, then leaned back against the other side of the counter. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I shrugged and glanced down at my tattered shoes. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Father Time glanced to Game Time, who shrugged hard enough to bounce her bulky shoulder pads to her ears. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I used an old stage trick to keep myself from blushing, gave my best unconcerned shrug, and looked down at the willow wand I was peeling. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The old man paused, holding the rope and bottle of wine, then shrugged and began to dig around in his packs. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He shrugged, a sad smile curling the ends of his lips. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She shrugged and glanced at Lexie out of the corner of her eye, wondering if she sounded convincing. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Kingshaw was filled with envy of his ease, in the face of the physical, the way Fielding knew and spoke and shrugged his shoulders. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z She gave him a look, a shrug, which said—There’s nothing we can do for now. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “And hid them at the back of the drawer where no one would find them, eh?” said Maxim, with a laugh, and a shrug of the shoulder. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Sefia shrugged, though she didn’t have the courage to look up, to admit that she had failed again. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Katherine gives me another dirty look while Mr. Gideon packs away his implements and I shrug and give her an apologetic grin. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He shrugged and gave me a fed-up smile, but he did try the number again. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged my shoulders, just like Dad used to. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z As Theon shrugged out of his wet cloak, the girl said, "You must be so happy to see your home again, milord. How many years have you been away?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He shrugged and took up his lookout post at the back of the boat. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “The art room was quiet, and I figured no one would notice me in there. Things have been…” She shrugged again. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He shrugged it off, and used the Hessian’s razor-sharp bayonet to help him tear off the bottom of the coat. I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z The guy waved the driver off, then shrugged. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z He repeated, shrugging, drawing a big zero in the dirt. The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z Papa-Nnukwu shrugged as if to say there was a lot that was wrong but he had no choice. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Einar had shrugged, patted the rump of the nursing ewe, and reached for his sticks to hobble away. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It shrugged and stayed as it was, scary in its stillness. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged, but his eyes were still intense. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He shrugged but there was nothing hopeful in his voice. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z He took the blow stoically enough when Harry told him, merely grunting and shrugging, but Harry had the distinct feeling as he walked away that Dean and Seamus were muttering mutinously behind his back. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z As she walked across the campus, the world moved from shadow to sun, the purple-blue peaks that stood watch over the town shrugging off the mist that lent the Great Smoky Mountains their name. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z I tried to shrug it off and read, but couldn't concentrate. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z Dicey, warmed from within, tried to thank him, but he shrugged it off. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Momma gave me a sad smile and shrugged. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “Well, I am sure that attitude”—he mimics my shrug and hair flip—“is what’s driving Stella crazy.” Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I tried to shrug off a dark feeling I was getting and recapture the warm sense of justice: Sarah and Daniel, earless too. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Donovan shrugged wearily, “Nothing ever goes wrong when you watch them. Throw me a butt, will you?” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z From Tiny's inflection, I can't tell whether the thing is fantastically hilarious or fantastically wonderful, so I just shrug. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z The rest of us look at one another and shrug. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z Maniac shrugged, took the Mars Bar, bit off a chunk, and handed it back. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Patrick frowns for a second then shrugs before turning back around. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Alone on my roof Erin asks me questions about Boy21, but I only shrug. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged, tears peeping at the corners of her eyes. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z The boy shrugged his shoulders and looked at him with his black eyes. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The younger, fatter cook gave him a shrug that time. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged, as though to say: “So what?” Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z The bard shrugged and shook his head, but followed Taran across the rolling fields into a shallow ravine. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. My dad used to talk to him,” she answered, shrugging. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z Then I shrug and stab a piece of meat with my fork. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z "When you tell me to dress warmly, I dress warmly. When you tell me to be careful, well . . He gave a shrug. "I've seen enough. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He shrugged; the tartan skirt looked unremarkable, which was the main thing. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged my shoulders and said, “Some boy in my class said Chinese people do Chinese torture.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The Roach looks over at the Ghost and shrugs. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “And so,” Fflewddur concluded with a carefree shrug, “that was our part. Rather easy, when you come down to it; I had no fear of things going badly, not for an instant.” The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Mama just shrugs and focuses on changing lanes. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z "We're birds of a feather, then. I lost my mum when I was small, to the plague. And my da is—" He shrugged. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I told Baba I'd be out in five minutes and he shrugged. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. V had shrugged and said with a smile, “I’ll appreciate whatever you can give me.” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z “Mining’s in your blood, little man,” he shrugged. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I smile broadly and shrug before I turn back to Max in defeat. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Captain Hall shrugged and did as he was told, leaving his cabin boy to hand over the keys to the hold. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, “I suppose that forms some of the basis for resentment toward them on the part of the technicians here. The robots are perhaps too willing to impress you with their greater knowledge.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “It’s only the changeover,” said Millard with a shrug of his smoking jacket. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Every society has its own problems,” Morrie said, lifting his eyebrows, the closest he could come to a shrug. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Alex looks over in giddy awe at Henry, who laughs and shrugs. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z “She was done with it. When I asked for a reason, she just shrugged. She didn’t have one. But it was a sign. And I missed it.” Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Oliver made a face as he shrugged on his puffy blue jacket and laced up his gym sneakers, shoes his sisters described as “disgusting” and “foul.” The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z She turned to April with an exasperated shrug. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and removed another dead egg from the second tray. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “I think it’s awful,” said Summer, but Auggie shrugged while taking a big sip from his juice box. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and we both watched Lester’s van pull away from the curb and drive off. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “They have not said they are dying of hunger,” Aunty Ifeka said, with a slight shrug. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrug my shoulders to reset my rucksack. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z On screen Henry shrugs, like he hasn’t just taken credit for something he couldn’t possibly have done. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He shrugged jokingly at Hanako and said, “I’m being kicked out.” A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Toby grabbed his toothbrush and got to work, shrugging. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Bartholomew looked at her and shrugged, as though she was not worth responding to. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The angels looked at each other and shrugged. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Nailer shrugged, remembering Blue Eyes’s blood hot on his hands. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z I shrug, as if to distance myself from my own words. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z “For a guy like me, with no college, it’s become pretty bleak out there,” said Martinelli, who is fifty years old and deals with life’s curves with a resigned shrug. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z I shrug, but a smile is pulling at the corners of my mouth. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z He watched me for a moment, then shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I shrug my shoulders, looking down at her. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “Nothing,” said Mom, shrugging, “at least that she would tell me. But. . . first day of high school and all that.” Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z He shrugs and scans the spread of items between us. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z And then I looked up at him, and I shrugged, and I said, “Why? Do you think it looks cool?” Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged as if such things couldn’t be further from my mind, and was glad when Threpe turned the topic to a piece of gossip about one of the local councilmen. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I shrug, saying, “Sorry. He has a lisp.” Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z The teacher handed out the shirts, and we quickly shrugged into them, screeching excitedly. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z The old man shrugged and put on a childish smile. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Alfred shook his head again, and Lou shrugged his thin shoulders. The Contender 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z He put his back to all of Phippsburg—Lord, to the entire continent—till with a shrug he sloughed off its heavy stillness and looked for a way to climb down to the water. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z “I know it’s not much, but it’s home,” I say with a shrug. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The doctor had shrugged, but it was a smiling shrug. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z We gathered our belongings and spoke with our eyes, our nods, our shrugs, our pointing fingers. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I shrug and step out slowly, feeling like I’m on a stage. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Mostly, the women shrugged off their pulling hands and walked on. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I shrug it off, but always it climbs back on. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z As the bird circled the field Palmer silently celebrated, his shoulders shrugging up and down in support of the wonderfully working, unshot wings. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z The press secretary shrugged with barely concealed rudeness. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z Papa said, gesturing at the remaining bags—bags someone else in another barrack was surely missing—then shrugging. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z When she shrugged on the overcoat and went to look in the mirror, Ash saw someone else — a boy with a proud profile and dark, long-lashed eyes. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs his shoulders, tells you, Don’t worry about it, Nick. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “All that is being here, ntu,” says Nelson with a shrug, as if this is not so difficult to understand. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s not really a big deal,” James said with a shrug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He shrugged and reached down to scratch at his legs, which were covered in Band-Aids. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Bogert shrugged, “I suppose Dr. Calvin will tell us when she gets here. Probably with a horribly pessimistic interpretation, too. She is sometimes a bit annoying.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z Without quite shifting her position, Lola seemed to move away, or to move her shoulders, half shrug, half sway, to free herself of Briony’s sympathetic touch. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z I shrug, and she nods, like it means something. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z For some reason everyone looked at Thomas; he shrugged in answer—he’d only remembered so much, and now he was just as clueless as anyone else. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She shrugged to show that she didn’t get it either. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z When tourists complained about the horrible beasts stinking up our village, we learned to simply shrug and say, “When screechers were invented, Mother Nature made them scented.” Willodeen 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “I had to have a few goes to get it right, but,” he shrugged modestly, “we got there in the end.” Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z I shrugged because it was easier to go with him than to continue arguing. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z He stared at her beneath lowered brows, his lips tightly pursed, and she shrugged as she dropped the chain. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z She shrugged and turned away and stared out of the tiny window. Matilda 1988-10-01T00:00:00Z Sweat slicked her palm as, slowly, she shrugged her bag off and eased it onto the ground. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Seven shrugged and they kept walking, but she was afraid. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z “Oh, I thought it was political,” he said, shrugging. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and cranked out a note to Fred in the back seat. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z Tam Lin only shrugged and went back to his sports newspaper. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he looked at the gods, and he shrugged. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z A shiver of premonition ran down Ophie’s arms, but she shrugged it away. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z Styx shrugged and that was the end of that. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Silent Sam shrugged his tiny shoulders and buried his head in the lunchtime milkbowl. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z “That’s not all he wanted,” Sherman shrugged, telling me the side he heard from his father, which was the management side. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged as though to say she could look at the book if she wanted to. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Now Mama, who had stood by accepting their shrugs for answers, levelled her gaze at each of them. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z When Celia returned with the tea, Tam Lin shrugged and said, “In answer to your question, lad, you’re fourteen years old.” The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The deputy looked at him strangely, then shrugged. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z They exchange another Look, this time with tiny shrugs. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z “My son is in a wheelchair,” he says with a shrug. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z A smile, a wink, a shrug of the shoulder. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Stella looked over at Carolyn, who shrugged, then they both stood up and led the class in extra cheers for Helen. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z But Marshall only shrugged and said nothing more. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z It took them all a moment to comprehend her words, but when they did, the king shrugged irritably. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I shrugged the jacket off, climbed into the truck, and handed it across the seat to him. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Betsy just shrugged, and when Mrs. Rouse got up to get something from the closet, Betsy wrote me a new note. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Then the big mournful drunk shrugged yet again and scuffed over to the woodpile; seating himself on a pinon stump, he wiped his brow. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged, as if it could somehow diminish the grief he still saw in her eyes, shining so bright in the firelight. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I looked around the room, saw no immediate evidence of catastrophe, and shrugged. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z The little man shrugged and tugged at his threadbare collar. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Alyssa glances at me, and I offer her a small grin and a shrug. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z He considered them long and thoughtfully, then shrugged his shoulders and moved on to the next place. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and went back to eating my dinner, sorry my ideas had fallen flat. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z When Mong asked him to describe what it felt like to be so good at ball he got a giant smile on his face and shrugged, took a long swig of beer. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Dari raised an eyebrow at her, and she shrugged, and some kind of communication passed between them that I couldn’t catch. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She shrugs her shoulders, and seeing that they’re still up by her ears, I think she’s somehow about to raise them past the top of her head. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Carroll smelled the jars and shrugged it off. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z My dad gave the man a helpless shrug. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z She shrugged, then squinted through the camera at me. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z My friend Alex was standing nearby, and I stole a glance in her direction, looking for some guidance on what to expect, but she just shrugged. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z Dad shrugged and waited for an opening to pull away from the curb. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He shrugged and didn’t tell me what he would later—that his parents, like mine, were dead. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I tried to explain it to Lorena, but she just shrugged and said, “White people.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z He shrugged, though she knew better than to tell him who’d really given it to her—rather, she knew Chaol wouldn’t want Dorian to know. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “He was passed out in the women’s bathroom,” Lily said to Jimmy, who took another drink of his beer and shrugged. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “Ironic, isn’t it,” she said as they left the kitchen, shrugging, and Pearl let it go without even bothering to tell her that that wasn’t what ironic meant. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z She drew a breath, as if to refuse me out of hand, then shrugged and looked into the bag, poking around. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She stares at me for a few seconds, then shrugs. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z But she shrugged and said, “Good riddance. Her daughter has lice. I saw the eggs in her hair.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He shrugged, a look of disgust with my question crossing his face. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Violet shrugs and takes the keys out of the ignition. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He shrugs and then drums his fingers on the table. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z He shrugs: “What can I do? I have no other. I must make these trips since they are my livelihood.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I pushed her away and she shrugged, sweeping ahead of me into the great hall. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z His eyes ask me how it went but I can only give him a small shrug. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z Lily shrugged him off, but he traced his finger down her back, letting it linger just above the waistband of her jeans. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He shrugs and pulls it out of his pocket, handing it to me, and closing his eyes again. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z She lifted her bare wet shoulders in a small shrug. The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z I shrug and pull out the granola bar in my lunch. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Aunt Gloria shrugged and said nothing, but Dad said we would. The London Eye Mystery 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t care if she can cook. I just want her here”—he shrugs—“with me.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z “I trained a fellow maybe ten years back, what was his name ... ?” He tapped his head for a moment, then shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Denna looked over her shoulder at me and gave a sort of a shrug with her eyebrows. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I shrug off my book bag and set it down by the door. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I guess,” Linds said, sort of shrugging out from under his embrace some without seeming too obvious about it. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z Out on the lake, the other boys asked Stanley what he knew about Mr. Sir's face, but he just shrugged and dug his hole. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z Jam shrugged and her mother brushed imaginary dirt off her hair. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged and gave me this little grin. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Albert shrugged, but Joseph could sense a world of things his uncle wasn’t saying. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z “Probably ’cause it’s you, isn’t it?” shrugged Ron, still chuckling. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z “Then that’s it, case closed,” I said, shrugging, and I sat in her lap like I was a baby. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged and put the sunflower seeds back up on the hook. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He headed toward the billiards room, stumbling past the vice minister, who smiled and shrugged and went back to saying his goodbyes. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z I shrugged to let him know it was okay with me. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z At the time, Percy had shrugged this off. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She said this with a quick little shrug, her eyes still on the strings of her racket as she straightened them. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z June shrugged her off and said something Ivy couldn’t make out. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z But she shrugged, eventually, and told it right out. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z This would have humiliated me at BYU, but at Harvard I shrugged. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Red shrugged, and I suddenly had the awful feeling that he’d already found the letter opener and thrown it away. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z A rueful smile, a shrug, and a nod as if to a skillful opponent who’d made a good move at the chessboard: that was what her body said. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged and turned to put his combs and scissors away. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z She looked at the other librarian, who shrugged, and she sighed again. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Bast shrugged and repeated the motion of crumpling and throwing away a piece of paper. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I think it’s kind of a fun name,” Nate answered, shrugging. Auggie & Me 2015-07-20T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” he shrugged and chuckled in his best manner, “nobody knows.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z The irritable scythe scoffed, the short one shrugged. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I try to decipher the words, but they run together like a gurgling stream, and when she asks me a question, I shake my head and shrug. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged, as if he believed the game might be really real. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Cassiopeia, wide-eyed and innocent, merely shrugged and ate another cake. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z “He shrugged it off. Said ‘He’s just being a bully.’ Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Anya shrugged, and they walked back to some semblance of a path on the swampy ground. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I shrugged again, refusing to argue with her. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z I looked up at her and shrugged, said: “I guess so.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z I held up my choices in front of her and shrugged my shoulders. The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z She shrugged again, a silent comment about the inexplicable desires of the nobility. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Grace shrugged, like it was a totally casual thing to have a baby and forget to tell your best friend that you were returning to school. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “Same as he wanted at Christmas,” shrugged Harry. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z From the back of the room, she shrugs and mouths, Peachbutt wouldn’t move. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z "Oh, is that so? You know what, I'd love to help but forgot my wallet at home this morning," he says with a disappointed shrug. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Hannah shrugged, but she wasn’t really thinking about what Rachel said. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grin goes away and she gives a little shrug. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged, looked up, and gave a surprisingly jaunty smile. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Buttercup’s father shrugged and went back to the window. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z The proposer of the game is quiet for half an hour, then finally shrugs and concedes defeat. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z The sheriff shrugged, smiled vaguely, gestured at the nearest mountain peak with his burrito. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The happy-go-lucky Anne laughs, gives a flippant reply, shrugs her shoulders and pretends she doesn’t give a darn. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Somewhere, sighing, a pump shrugged to a stop. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z I stare at the profile of her giant bun and shrug, thinking it best to keep my mouth shut. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Jam shrugged again but didn’t say anything past that. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z ‘They think I might make two more weeks,” Owen said, shrugging, his bony shoulders like two hooks. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The thing tried to shrug Tee off it, but she wouldn’t budge. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “But the price is up,” I said, shrugging. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I dropped my backpack, shrugged off my coat, and hopped on the exercise bike. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “But,” he shrugged, bringing his shoulders almost to his ears, and back down, “things are not always ideal. That is what a young physicker must learn more than anything.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I shrug and take another bite of the warm, salty pretzel, thinking that this is the best day in forever. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z The smallest and the wisest of the sons of Ivaldi simply shrugged. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z Armpit wouldn’t have minded one of those himself, but he just shrugged and said, “Well, see ya.” Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged and hit me with another one. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z He shrugged, and I couldn’t tell if it was a tic or if he was deliberately being evasive. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and he opened the door to the backseat right as my dad unlocked the car. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Supposing that he meant to tickle me, I shrugged off his cloak, slipped into the water, and pushed off from the bank. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z When Leon tried to take her by her shoulder she shrugged away, and then she was through the door. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Not at all,” Erin says, but when she catches my eyes I can tell she’s a little bummed, and definitely confused, so I shrug to let her know I have no idea what’s going on. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She turned back to me, shrugged, and widened her eyes as if helpless. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z Unsure, she nodded in agreement and shrugged off her bag. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He shrugged, and his hood moved a little, revealing the long scar that traversed his cheek. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged my jacket off and hung it on the coat rack. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Hana shrugs, and then her phone buzzes and she pulls it out. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Knew I was treading on dangerous ground, but I shrugged and said, “That’s what the internet said.” Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z The ones he left behind are far away, will wonder, shrug, remember. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders, like he had no idea what I was talking about. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and leaned my head back against the wall. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Maya shrugged, tossing her empty Starbucks cup into a recycling bin. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I’m not about to tell Mr. Ingman about the underwear and hotel key, so I just shrug and say, “I don’t really know. Something’s just off.” I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Usually when she told him he couldn’t eat the challah sacrifice, he just shrugged and let it go. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I shrug and wonder how I’m supposed to know that. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z I tried to laugh it off, shrugging and starting a stream of “no big deal” sentiments, but he refused to allow it. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He frowned, looked at his own messenger bag, which he’d had for a year, and shrugged. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z I shrugged my shoulders and fiddled with the paper from my straw. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z I think the shrug meant, “Let the horse do you in instead of my iron pipe.” Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and turned to head back to the Place des Hirondelles. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z With a shrug Thomas began climbing the stairs. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z I shrugged like it was no big deal but my quivering chin must’ve given me away. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z The njuzu shrugged themselves off and rippled over to Crocodile Guts. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Tab shrugged her knapsack down from her shoulder so that it dangled from her elbow. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z “Well”—the Doctorita shrugs—“either way, she’s definitely becoming a teenager, the way she primps in front of a mirror for an hour before she goes out. Even to buy a bag of eggs!” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I felt a nervous chill at his words, but shrugged it off. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She shrugs and takes a can of beans from Edward, plunging her spoon into it. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z They’d all shrug and smile and nod their heads, and say “We don’t know. It’s for you to say.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and grunted when Jack asked her questions, though she followed along well enough and did her share of the work. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z So I gave a shrug and went off with Ruth. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged my shoulders, and felt a warm sensation rise from my belly and get stuck in my throat. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z She politely refused, the same way she shrugged off the people trying to sell hair products at the mall. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Shay shrugged, and lay back down to stare up at the clouds. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Aven, I told you I don’t ever want to go to the movies,” he said, his eyes blinking rapidly, shoulders shrugging. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “I like the sound of it,” he said, shrugging. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z I coughed again and looked over at Idiptu, giving a helpless shrug. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Studies me a good long time, then shrugs as the Jeep moves forward again and on along the river. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z “Maybe it’s not her genes,” I say, shrugging. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z Midge shrugged again, and as far as I remember that was the end of it. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged and gave me a stare that lasted all day. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z I couldn’t figger what eating beans had to do with crossing no bridge, so I shrugged my shoulders. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z June took her journal back, shrugging as she dropped her gaze. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His expression soured a little, but he shrugged. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He shrugged contemptuously, as if to say he would as soon have been left to die. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z At which he shrugged, his pipe bobbing in his teeth. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z He just shrugged, as if his death wasn't that big a deal. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She shrugged and said, “Then I will just carry my bag and go and stand in front of their house.” Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z There was laughter again, while Mr Harry Smith shrugged and allowed a smile to cross his face. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Be cool He shrugged and said, “It’s the only one I got.” Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z At last with a little shrug, he said, “Be so kind as to give us some advice, old man. We’ve come on a fairly important errand.” Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama shrugs, still looking out of the window. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z It hardly matters, though, because all Aibileen will do is shrug at me, say she don’t know nothing. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I shrugged, wasn’t into weighing myself every two minutes. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z He turned to look at Mark, shrugged as if to say it’s now or never, then craned his neck toward the opening and leaned in for a peek. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “I just felt like it,” I say in Spanish, shrugging. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom tries to laugh and shrug it off, but I can tell she's embarrassed. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z Andrea tried to get over the moment by shrugging and saying a loud good-bye, but David told. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged my ignorance again, feeling more and more foolish. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “But you don’t have to take the theater-arts elective if you don’t want to,” Charlotte said, shrugging. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z Ivy shrugged, but kept looking at the poster. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He peered through a porch window alongside the door and then returned to the yard, shrugging. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z Emily’s dad put his hands on her mother’s hips and pretended to do an embarrassing conga that was mostly shrugging shoulders and the occasional kick. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Then she shrugged and gave me a hint of a wry smile. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Hannah starts to join me, but she ends up waving her palm in a so-so sign and shrugs. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z “So you have more than one home,” Señora Oralia said with a shrug. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z The waitress’s lips turned into a deep frown, but Millie shrugged it off and asked for a chair. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Lord Jonos shrugged into a brown woolen tunic with the red stallion of Bracken embroidered on the front. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z She shrugged and gave a small wave as he left for his next class. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z She knew that it was stupid, of course, but still, it hung around her like a jacket she couldn’t shrug off. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Celia shrugged and fiddled with the thin gold bracelet on her wrist. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I just nod, shake my head, or shrug. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z Rufus shrugged it off without ever saying how much of it he believed. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “The prerequisite conditions did not exist,” he shrugged and muttered. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she shrugged and turned around to head back home. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z He shrugged and began to put the lid back on the box. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She could anticipate his shrug, and, picturing him, laughed, perhaps the worst thing she could have done. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z My face hot with anger, I shrug the woman’s jacket on. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged slightly, as much as to imply, it seemed to me, that the picture had more or less been planted on him. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z When she didn't reply, I shrugged and started walking toward her. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Ash shrugged and went to deliver the message, but her stepmother insisted that she bring Ana a boiled egg and some tea. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z They ask him something, but he shakes his head again and shrugs his shoulders. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I was a little bit surprised, but I shrugged dismissively. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z I don’t want to say how weird he is, and I don’t want to betray him by giving away his secrets, so I just shrug. Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, hunted through my mind for an acceptable explanation. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and said: “So that’s how come I got off.” We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z The poorly dressed one shrugged his shoulders pleasantly. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z “It gets in the way of basketball,” Angie replied with a shrug, spinning the ball on her index finger. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I hung up with a mixture of relief and anxiety, unable to shrug off the notion that I had been tested and had failed. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugs a little, still not looking at me. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z Probably more than I enjoy it Dill shrugged and gazed back out the window. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z So I shrug to be on the safe side. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z The paperboy shrugged, jerking his hostile eyes away. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z "In my pack. They've been useless so far. They don't block the sun and they make it harder to see," I say with a shrug. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Looking at Thomas, she shrugged and settled back to listen. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom shrugs and whispers, “I could tell he was tired. That’s why I asked him to come with me.” The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He shrugged, looking infuriatingly blase about the whole thing. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Mrs. Peterson gave a little shrug and a smile and said, “Okay,” and walked away. Fourth Grade Rats 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug, glancing at the few remaining cars in the parking lot, all shiny with tinted windows and decals of smiling stick families on the back windows. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Pet shrugged, its metal shoulders glinting as the feathers slid over each other. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z He shrugs and runs his hands through his hair. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z I glance over at Yolanda and she gives me a little shrug, but she also smiles, so I think she’s okay with Coach West not asking her to join the track team. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged, then walked over to join them. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z John Henry shrugged an apology to me and I rolled my eyes. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Bigger sighed, shrugged his shoulders and sucked his lungs full of smoke. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z She shrugs, like it’s no big deal if they do or don’t, but she kicks me under the table. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z The secretary shrugged, smiling painfully; they lapsed into silence for a minute. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Laurie smiled but didn’t seem shocked, and answered with a shrug. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Then she shrugs and climbs into the driver’s seat. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z He had shrugged his hand free and walked away, strangely sad at the thought that she would end up with another stranger in her bed. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Woody shrugged, still smiling his boyish smile, and did not argue. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z A few people shrug, but no one says anything. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z She shrugged and rolled the soccer ball a little with her foot. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z With a shrug and glowing eyes, Celaena pulled out a handful of sweets. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “I don’t know. They just know me,” he’d say with a shrug. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The scythe in green put her knife away and shrugged. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z I shrug and walk a few steps ahead to prevent him from seeing the wetness pooling in my eyes. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He stares at me, too close, too carefully, like he is reading every breath and shrug from me as well. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z When I ask him about it in the car, he shrugs and tells me it was nothing. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I shrugged and said, “My father drove me.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Amanda shrugs it off, her foot weighing down on the gas. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I shrug, pretending not to know the answer. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Cletus shrugged his shoulders and gave me one of his strange smiles. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z I looked at Calista, and she shrugged, still shuffling her cards. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged, not quite understanding the gleam in his eye. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z When I said to him, “Hey, August, you mad at me or something?” he shrugged and walked away. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z The sky was almost clear, with small, fluffy bits of clouds moving across the blue, and he shrugged his shoulders to ease the stiffness. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z “Cullen seemed friendly enough today,” he commented as we shrugged into our raincoats. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I shrug and smile, but my lips feel stretchy. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z I watch them all dig deep into jeans pockets and shrug at each other. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Smiling, shrugging, the villagers shook their heads apologetically. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z I shrugged off my pack and took a run at the trunk. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z Emily’s dad put his hands on her mother’s hips and pretended to do an embarrassing conga that was mostly shrugging shoulders and the occasional kick. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The hippie shrugged and took a little bottle off the shelf. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z He tossed the bottle aside, shrugged his shoulders and walked into the blinding snowstorm. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The driver shrugs and puts the car back in gear. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He had tried to say it casually, in his best no-big-deal voice, hoping she would receive it just as casually and reply with a shrug, “Sure, no problem.” Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z George brushed her aside with a shrug and buried her head deep in her homework. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z Angel shrugs and sits down across from me. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Naomi shrugged on a sweater, rebraided her hair, and walked out into the moonless night. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged without warning her, and the little doll toppled backward. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Pima’s mother shrugged, her corded muscles rippling under her tank. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Before Milligan had even closed the door behind him, Kate shrugged and cracked her knuckles, flattened her palms against the cement, and lifted her feet into the air above her. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z She sat up, then, and pushed her hair fretfully back from her face and she shrugged her shoulders when he would have drawn her to him, and she would not yield to his coaxing. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z I slink into the chair across from Hina, who gives me a little shrug. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z “Uh...anyway. I have zero interest in making movies. But you…” He shrugged. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And he let her rename him with a shrug and a nod. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “If the mother in question was capable of imprisoning her daughter for years on end, why not?” shrugged Auntie Muriel. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z He shrugs, like he can hear all my questions and he doesn’t know any of the answers himself. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z I shrug, but then I say, “I guess I just sort of care about everyone.” Boy21 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z “I made it when I was little,” I said with a shrug. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Grandpa Bobby shrugged as if he honestly couldn’t remember. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z With his arm in a sling, he shrugged and tried to look like he was sorry he couldn’t come out and lend Mom a hand. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z When her mama came over and put her arm around her shoulders Peaches shrugged her off. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and stared down at my plate. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z I shrugged, doubting that it would have made much difference that day anyway. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Helen cried after the beating, promised to change after the talks, then shrugged and kept on missing school. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged the feeling off—what was it his dad said about feelings, something about a quarter and a cup of coffee?—and checked his watch. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z Daryl R. shrugged and kept drawing on his tablet with his index finger. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z “My mom says it builds character,” Ellie said with a shrug. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I shrug because the rest of my body is frozen. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I almost said yes or shrugged or made up some other lie. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and walked on, her pushcart squeaking crankily with-each turn of its wheels. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z “A drunk grandfather asked for it,” she shrugged as she made her way through a thick tangle of yellowing banerbyre. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z But I put a shrug in my voice and say, "Fine. I won't use the phone. Who called?" Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The word is one thing, but her shrugging shoulders say something else entirely. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Ms. Holly shrugs, a frown clouding her face until Julie Zawacki, waving her hand like an overenthusiastic first grader, distracts her. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z Most insults Percy could shrug off—being called weak or stupid or whatever. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Mordred shrugged his shoulders, flicking his coat sleeve, and made belief to yawn. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged, trying not to notice the gritty dust all over my trousers and my hands. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs and gives Rex one last pat. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I shrugged, dried my hands on the dish towel and followed him, thinking if maybe I was in trouble and what for. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z “The first priority was what he wanted done,” shrugged Brobeck, laying aside his work on the Bevatron. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z “I just want to make a great movie,” he said, reaching for his lemonade slushie and shrugging. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He shrugs, but I can tell he’s still mad. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Tired of broken promises, these Germans simply shrugged their shoulders and went on with their lives. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He raised one of his bony shoulders in a shrug. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Then Rondell shrugged and his eyelids started falling down his eyes even though he was still sitting up. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Ashish shrugged, like he couldn’t be bothered with such banalities as figuring out where Dimple’s roommate was. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He shrugged and went back to his toast and coffee. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Mark shrugged and took a seat on the floor—the same spot where he’d fallen asleep at some point a million years ago, it seemed. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She shrugs and pulls on the door handle, waiting for me to unlock the car. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z State and federal agriculture officials characteristically shrugged off individual complaints as unimportant. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Wilem shrugged a vague agreement and threw a stone into the trees by the side of the road. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He shrugged and reached his arms over the back of the chair. Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Jule shrugged into a green cardigan and picked up her case. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I asked by shrugging my shoulders, she tapped the page, “My Life,” she said again, I riffled the pages, there must have been a thousand of them, I put the stack down, “What is this?” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z So I sort of shrug and force a half smile and say, “I know.” From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “What the hell do I care?” responded Captain Black with an indifferent shrug, and then gawked suddenly at Yossarian with surprise and with a crafty gleam of prying elation. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “I come prepared,” he said with a shrug. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He looks in alarm at the closed door and then shrugs. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z When he moved his hand to speak—one hand palm-up, with a perplexed shrug to his shoulders—it was obvious what the meaning was: What are you doing? Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Benny shrugged and turned around, disappearing through the swinging doors that led to the back of the store. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “I didn’t mean to,” Widget says with a shrug. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z At his shrug, I pull the bottle from him and take another sniff. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders and got this crooked grin on his face. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z High-Tech shrugged and drank and hummed “Biafra Win the War,” tapping his foot on the floor of the van. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrug and turn back to the Bray-Eliopulos files, which are as numbingly boring as ever. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “The bee didn’t seem to mind a bit,” Hugh said, “so I shrugged and went on eating. Pretty soon I had a whole hive down there.” Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I shrugged my shoulders and kicked my feet. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders again, in a way so I couldn’t tell if he was saying yes or no. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged again, not as easily as before. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The wineseller shrugged, reached for the cup . . . and grabbed the cask instead, flinging it at her with both hands. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Trent glared at Chip, but Chip just shrugged him off and grinned at me. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “I don’t want this out of this room,” the squadron leader said, and everybody looked blank, shrugging with innocence and indifference. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z But she shrugged like it was nothing, and my mother didn’t like owing anyone anything. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Blore shrugged his shoulders and began to make his way up the steep slope to the house. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z Does he know I can see lies as plainly as a deep breath or shrug? The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Aloe and Jam looked at each other and shrugged. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Pierrot shrugged as he delivered this self-evident truth. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She shrugged, and he tried to not read too far into the gesture. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “You mean nobody told you I was coming—?” The mayor shrugged. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z My homeroom teacher, Miss Allison, a young white woman with glasses who generally ignored me, would shrug as I walked in ten minutes late, apologizing about a delayed bus. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Can’t you see your life is going down the drain, and you’re the only one who can save it?” she asks to shrugging shoulders. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Lucas had relapsed, and she said it with a sad smile and a little shrug, the way you might say an alcoholic had relapsed. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z He hung on to his straps and shrugged. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I shrugged, and minutes later she handed me a cold can of soda. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Their seijeants would kick them awake when it came their turn to shrug back into their cloaks and walk the walls. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “It’s not really a big deal,” James said with a shrug. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Jack shrugged and nodded in the darkness, as if to say obviously. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z The boy shrugged his shoulders and looked over to the village. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z She stared at him, then, realizing they didn’t have much choice but to trust him, she shrugged her shoulders. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried to dismiss it, shrug it off, but there it was. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I looked sullen, perhaps, for she shrugged her shoulders and wandered to the looking-glass, straightening her little mushroom hat. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “Tía sent you some dinner,” I say, shrugging. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She looked to her mother, who shrugged, then nodded her approval. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged and said, “You might not believe it, but I was fated to be a priest. In the City of York. That’s far to the north.” Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z I put my arm around her as we walk back toward the car, but she shrugs me off. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As quickly as I can, I take off my jeans and shirt, then shrug into the robe. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z He thought later how peculiar it was that here was probably the biggest thing in his life, and he had shrugged it off as nothing. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z He gives a shrug, like a shiver went over him. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She gives me an impish look and shrugs. Blood on the River 2006-05-04T00:00:00Z “If you build the cabin well, you’ll stay dry and comfortable. Build it poorly, and . Edwin shrugged. “It’ll be a long winter. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z I just shrug and raise my machete like I’m going to kill them. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Instead, I shrugged his hand off and edged away from him, closer to the door, closer to escape. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z I shrug and chase him across the Pit floor. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I shrug and pick it all up again. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z I shrugged and gave him my best whatever will you do now pose. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I sank back in the chair, eyebrows up, shoulders shrugging. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr Lewis shrugged, raised his glass to all the company, drank and sat back down. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Mom chewed on that for a moment and then shrugged. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z Normally, he would have shrugged off Nali’s comments, but then he had seen the footprint and the horned toad that wore a turquoise necklace. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z He accepts my resignation with a shrug, his main concern being that I return my two polo shirts and aprons. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Miller shrugged and raised his eyebrows the way Clayton shrugged and raised his eyebrows. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z He sees me staring at him and shrugs. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z He just shrugged his heavy shoulders and pushed his way in behind me. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z She turned to him, shrugged the broad flare of her fox wings back from her shoulders, and wrapped her arms around his waist. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Instead I shrugged again, slumping my shoulders after so I could put my elbows on my knees and hold my face in my hands. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z He shrugged and gave a wry smile, as if he’d expected to catch me with the last question. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “It takes my mind off my troubles,” the chaplain answered with another shrug. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z And yet, when I ask Lázaro about filling the void that this overbearing spirit woman left behind, all I get in response are murmurs and shrug offs. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z Then the young one shrugged and laughed and returned to his bed, while the tall one, frowning, went back to the hearth. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z The Low Cuts, in what seemed like one fluid motion, all shrugged. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z I shrug off my backpack and rush forward, so I can carefully place her inside. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z Victoria quirked her mouth at me, shrugged, and left. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Dari shrugged, pressing his bony shoulders all the way up to his ears. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z His hair is mussed, his necktie is loose, and he’s already shrugging out of his sport coat. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “Sure,” Stella said, shrugging, still trying to feel as if sitting outside with a boy at three in the morning was a perfectly normal thing to be doing. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Walensky shrugged and fired a cigar, “Smooth as butter. What’s going on anyway, Doc? First, there’s no work for three days and then we have this mess of jiggers.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z If my parents want to know how school went, I flash my eyebrows upward and shrug my shoulders. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z The girl shrugged impassively after a few more seconds and ambled toward the door. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z I look at Crystal, but she just shrugs like between letting me know about this and watching Hector, she’s hit her maternal limit. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z I was all nerves when I told Mitch I was going back to Harpy’s, but he shrugged it off and kept playing his video game. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z In the end, after much talk and many heated arguments, the people shrugged, laughing uneasily and a little ashamedly. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He looked askance at my luggage-less state, but then shrugged, not caring enough to ask. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z “What were you — ?” “Just having a look around,” Ron shrugged. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z As it settles on my shoulders, they can't help giving a shrug of complaint. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged and winced at the pain again. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z James’s mom held her palms up and shrugged, like she was saying, “What can you do?” and ducked back into the kitchen. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Seeing that I wasn’t leaving the porch, Juanita shrugged, put the car in reverse, and backed out of the driveway. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Brian notices Dad and me first and shrugs his hand away, but Noah immediately finds it again. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I would answer with a shrug of my shoulders: “Aw, I’m not hungry at noon, ever.” Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs and puts his hands in the pockets of his Bermudas. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I shrugged, which was supposed to mean that couldn’t be it. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He tilted his head to the side in a little shrug. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z James’s mom held her palms up and shrugged, like she was saying, “What can you do?” and ducked back into the kitchen. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z When he had come to visit, she embraced him at the door, but he stiffened and politely shrugged her off. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents 1991-01-04T00:00:00Z I gave a shrug that was meant to look optimistic but was probably closer to indifferent. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z She does this very animated shrug, palms up and everything. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z She told Arize about the taxi driver’s comment, and Arize shrugged and said, “There is nothing that they are not saying.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrugged, because I still hadn’t taken it in. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z But finally, with a shrug and a worried “Ai, Chihuahua,” he climbed behind the wheel and effected another U-tum. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s like anywhere else,” he said with a shrug. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am but a messenger and minstrel. But who knows? I might find myself close to the enemy. Closer than I would like,” he added with a shrug. The Door in the Wall 1949-01-03T00:00:00Z We set down our coffees, shrugged off our backpacks, and went straight to the kitchen. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z “Hang on,” he says, shrugging out of his jacket. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders and hollered, “I’d want to know, too!” Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I stand, stretch my back, and shrug down at her. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z George lugged her body out of bed, shrugged on some clothing, and plodded downstairs. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z I try to shrug off our conversation like it doesn’t matter. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z George shrugged, trying to ignore the fear that coursed through her. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z “The General bought more than I needed in the house. There was nowhere to put this one,” Aunty Uju said, a general statement made to nobody in particular, a way of shrugging off thanks. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I shrugged again and walked in the opposite direction. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z “Yes,” I shrugged, “Leper. Leper’s not the little rabbit we used to know any more.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z I nod and shrug like it’s no big deal. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z She shrugged, so I climbed into the shotgun seat. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z “My friends are visiting later,” I say, shrugging sadly. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Victor shrugged, and the pigeons fluttered into the air only to settle down again immediately. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I nod, and Morgan shrugs, and Anna’s eyes shift back and forth between us. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged his shoulders, just like Dad used to. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I reach for his shoulder and he shrugs me off. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z I shrugged again, but she kept looking at me until I gave in and spoke. Turtles All the Way Down 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z If we asked Mom about food—in a casual way, because we didn’t want to cause any trouble—she’d simply shrug and say she couldn’t make something out of nothing. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Holly shrugged, then grabbed up a bunch of her braids with both hands. Harbor Me 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z She tossed the wood back into the bin with a shrug. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z I shrugged my shoulders, just like Dad used to. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z It is human nature to shrug off what may seem to us a vague threat of future disaster. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z And then one day, Park put on makeup, and that was it, his dad just shrugged him off. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The librarians just shrugged when I mentioned the apparent theft problem. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z They must have felt exactly as I do now glaring at Mobutu on the doorstep of his fairy-tale palaces, shrugging, with his two hands thrust deep into the glittering loot of his mines. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Minli shrugged again, but the urge to go home began to pull at her strongly. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Franny looked at him, then simultaneously shrugged and shook her head. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z She shrugged and took a long drink of her milk. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z I grin, shrugging as I picture the beautiful landscape of Colorado. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She threw her arms out and shrugged to show that everybody missed it. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I turned off the TV, then turned to Dad and shrugged. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z He shrugged, pulled out a little scrap of paper from his jeans pocket, and flicked it across the table to me. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z “Bobby and Tyler were coming over,” Jack said, shrugging. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z When he jumped on her back during travel, she shrugged him off. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z “Harrison and I found us some Pennsylvania whisky, and experimented, and found that it goes well with Pennsylvania water. Wa’nt bad a-tall. Ttied to save you some, but first thing you know . . .’’He shrugged helplessly. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrug, but yeah, it is kinda amazing. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z She shrugs and gives me a half-disappointed look and pushes the bathroom door open. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I shrugged and told her to get me anything she thought I’d like. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z He got up, ruefully looked at his white breeches, shrugged, and walked over to where Johnny was diligently pinning up sheets. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The dwarfs shrugged, and believed themselves to be extremely clever in their fortress by the sea. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z I wasn’t sure exactly what he was talking about and shrugged. This Side of Wild 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He found a window seat in the back all to himself, and all of Georgia slid before his eyes, until the sun shrugged out of sight. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z She glanced at the younger woman, but she just shrugged and winked at Ophie, as though Mrs. Caruthers was somehow the joke. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z We stare at each other in silence, and then he shrugs, his expression unreadable. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Vivienne shrugs, and I am reminded of how, despite her being my sister, we differ in ways that are hard to comprehend. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Ma shrugs and looks up at the angry sky. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged and looked down at the man in the yellow suit, who lay motionless on the grass, the blazing sun white on his face and hands. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The Chancellor glared at Hemme, then shrugged. “... formal letter of apology posted publicly before the fall term. All in favor?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Maybe just a shrug of her shoulders, acknowledging she heard what I said. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z He shrugged and kept his own eyes lowered. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I offered a weak smile and a shrug, suddenly without words again. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I shrug, then realize that whoever it is can’t see me in the dark. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z He raises his eyebrows and shrugs like he can’t explain the coincidence that is my math grade. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Unable to think of anything else, I shrugged and said, “I don’t know, sir. I guess I’ll have to learn that too.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z The pastor’s eyes go wide with terror and I shrug. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Chuck shrugged as if they were arguing over what to have for breakfast. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Never heard of it,” the woman said with a shrug. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z But Mac merely shrugged his shoulders and said he had no idea. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I put my dollar on the counter and shrugged at him. Absolutely Almost 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z Chacho said some bad words, but the older boy shrugged them off. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The captain scowled at the girl’s wind-reddened cheeks and shining eyes, and then shrugged consent. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z And seeing their parents thus, the young lords shrugged their shoulders and said there must still be enough for their lifetime. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z He shrugged as he said this, as if he had not yet made his own mind up whether or not it was true. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z And that meant that for all the times she’d shrugged off one of those slurs, some little tentacle of them still crawled its way toward her heart. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She shrugged, knitting her brows together for an instant. Interpreter of Maladies 1999-05-22T00:00:00Z The women looked at one another and shrugged. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z I give a little laugh and a shrug. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z I shrug, and Mr. Tobin shakes his head. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Fourth Cousin shrugged her shoulders and began to unbraid her hair. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z She smiled and shrugged and said, “All right.” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs and looks away so I can’t see his eyes. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Naomi did not look at Miranda but shrugged off the jacket and handed it back to Gilbert. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z The man shrugged and crossed the road to help his fellow workers. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I had shrugged off my aunt and uncle’s strict Baptist teachings years before. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and gave a small wave as he left for his next class. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z But I tell her, shrugging, “Yeah, it’s cool with me...not like I had a say in the matter—ha, ha. But she’s okay.” Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He squinted at Chamberlain, shrugged foolishly, blinked and yawned. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Kyro realizes he’s slipped up, but he shrugs it off with a wave of his hand. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z Mark shrugged, pushing his chair back from the table a little. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “How’d you like to hear about the war?” he might have asked, but the place could only blink and shrug. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But he might as well have been shrugging over what he had seen. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z Papa shrugged us off gently and moved forward toward the man. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders, just like Dad used to. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z I look around for Frank S. I sit him on his favorite bench, and he shrugs at me. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z The man she was addressing, a horse trader, was shrugging and spreading his hands. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The older woman lifted her bony shoulders in a shrug. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Doc shrugs as he tugs the stitches from my hip: "Why not?" Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z “You three and Dumbledore are the only ones around here who know I’m an Animagus,” said Sirius, shrugging, and continuing to devour the chicken leg. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I shrugged off the treasure and handed it over. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mama Oji shrugged and then told her that all the neighbors were accomplished thieves. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The Italian guy looked at me and looked at Peewee and shrugged. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged artfully, the scales of her neckline slipping lower. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He smiles at me then, gives a little shrug. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “My mom loves to feed people,” he said with a shrug. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I shrugged and looked at that spot on the wall again, the boomerang or cocoon or whatever. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Half a loaf being better than none, I shrugged and headed for the Archives. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z A roomful of immigrants smiled and shrugged at each other as we all made a lame attempt to follow along. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z Mrs. Cybulskis shrugged, raising her hands, which were full of corn husks. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z He looks back at me and I shrug. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z But I didn’t really have much to brag about, so I just shrugged. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Jan shrugged his shoulders, smiled and said: “All right. I saw her. So what? You know why I didn’t say so in the first place. . . .” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z He shrugged his shoulders and went across the street. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z A sharpness that finally manifested itself in a simple, stilted shrug. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z “So, just fake sick,” she said with a shrug, sucking on a cherry Blow Pop while I unwrapped my green apple. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z “Heard you kids were helping out,” he said with a shrug. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z “Okay,” Natalie said, shrugging in a way that made her hair ripple down her back. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I wondered if he was going to turn the pipe on me, but he just shrugged and headed toward the rail. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z They shrugged their shoulders and handed my dad a bill. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z She shrugged and popped one in her mouth. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Madame Ratignolle had spoken what she believed to be the law and the gospel The young man shrugged his shoulders impatiently. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z I glance at the shelves and shrug, feeling awkward. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Eventually he gave another bland shrug and scratched out a note on a slip of paper. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I guess so,” he said with a shrug. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Her stomach did a backflip as the elevator came to a halt Peris shrugged. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I look at Yolanda and shrug at her crown of braids. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z James play-knocked her skull then shrugged his backpack to the ground. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z My grandfather tried to embrace her, but she shrugged him off. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “I had a few for a while, boys a coupla months older than me. But when boys become men they stop talking to boys,” I shrug. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I shrugged and rolled over on my side. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z "The clothes maker shrugged and said all muffled, ‘Shirt, I don't know!"' Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z June shrugged and then nodded her chin toward the Emily Dickinson poster. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z She tried to shrug it off, but it wouldn’t move. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged and went back to my comic book. Miracle's Boys 2000-04-23T00:00:00Z I grin at him, popping the balloon loudly, and shrugging sheepishly in explanation. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z When Pearl asked what his parents did all day, Moody had shrugged. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z I shrug and let out a little groan. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Darren and I give each other a shrug and a high five. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z He shrugs at me, casually, motioning over the edge of the roof to the ground below. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z "It was cool," she said with a shrug, eyes everywhere. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z The man sighs, shrugs, pulls his T-shirt over his head, does the dance. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” she says, smiling and shrugging. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z She shrugs and says she hasn’t seen her in a while. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z “Sorry ’bout that,” he said with a shrug. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z The boy opened and closed his hand a few times, then shrugged. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He tapped his throat a few times and shrugged. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z The owners looked at each other and shrugged. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I shrugged again, afraid to tell her anything that might give my secrets away. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z He shrugged, absentmindedly fiddling with his right ear. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged his shoulders, and smiled rather ruefully. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z My mom and dad look at me, and I give them a wide-eyed shrug. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z "Well," Barbarossa shrugged his fat shoulders, "then he won't get the job. Have a nice day, boy." The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Justin shrugs, then pulls up his camera and snaps a picture of me. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z I shrug, taking the change of subject in stride. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z The Grand Elder shrugged, and the Sister shook her head. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z “I’m okay too,” I said with a shrug. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z When at last they reached the top of the steps, Tyrion shrugged out of his shadowskin fur and folded it over his arm. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I shrug and climb over clothes and people’s legs to the beige, apartment-front-door-style door; I move through that, to the right: Aaron’s warm bathroom. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z I shrugged and poured myself a small bowl of it, too. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z The art books, the AffloVest hanging on the edge of the bed from when I shrugged it off as soon as Barb left, my open sketchbook on the table. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Noodles looked at his brother and shrugged his shoulders. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Then he shrugged, and slumped a little in the saddle. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z I glanced back up and shrugged, bread between my fingers like a pinch of cotton. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Her dark eyes are still troubled, but she shrugs. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z One of the guards looks at it, hands it to the other, who stares at it and shrugs. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z He shrugs me off as soon as I put him back on the ground. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Once in a while Bertha asked me if I had homework, and I was pretty good at just shrugging and changing the subject. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I shrugged and reached a hand for his calf. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z Emily waited for James to double over in laughter or compare her family to a traveling circus, but all he did was shrug and say, “That sounds cool. My dad travels a lot, too.” Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z He takes a deep breath, shrugs the bag down, and drops to a knee. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Lily looked past me into the shop and shrugged. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z He only shrugs, then peels off his gloves and starts washing his hands at one of the sinks. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z My father shrugged and went back to eating. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z “Such a pity,” Grave said, shrugging as she passed by him. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z “Mom—my mom—she believes that butterflies are like little spirits. Who knows? Maybe even my sister’s,” I said, shrugging because I’d never been sure about that. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Mummy shrugged and smiled a small, sad smile. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Roy grinned at Beatrice, who shrugged as if it was no big deal. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z "This day I will go to the grass and hunt, woman wife," he announced as he shrugged into a painted vest and buckled on a wide belt with heavy medallions of silver, gold, and bronze. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He shrugs but sniffs too much to talk. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z |
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