dabbing
Example Sentences
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Therefore, the napkin is merely placed within reach for minor dabbing.
From Washington Post
Players laughed and joked, even while dabbing sweat from their faces with white handkerchiefs.
From Washington Post
After being treated and released from the hospital, she began dabbing again.
From Washington Times
After 73 years of marriage, the day of Philip's funeral was understandably emotional for Elizabeth, who was photographed dabbing away a tear at the funeral for her late husband.
From Fox News
“You could imagine people dabbing their eyes, shedding a tear,” he said.
From Washington Post
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