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Why is it "était DE" here? Why is the "DE" used ?

Hello everyone. I was taking a quiz in which I respond like this "nous nous sommes brossés les chevaux" but the site says that it is nearly correct and this version is correct " nous nous sommes brossé les chevaux". And it made me curious because the subject is plural and there is a  reflexive verb!!!! Anyone could explain this contradiction?

Thanks 

Are there translations (French into English) available for the listening/dictation exercises?  Where would I find them?  I use this to test/practice my listen comprehension as well. 

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Link: https://www.frenchanted.com/seasons-in-french-pick-the-right-preposition/

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Je n'ai pas bien compris......