rub

Example Sentences

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When dust particles collide and rub together in Martian storms, they build up static electricity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Levy: With every character, at the beginning of this show, I’m thinking, how can we exacerbate the dire circumstances that crime would rub up against?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But here’s the rub: the rest of us can’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Gabi gave everything, even in training. He had to win. Mikel was calmer. But you knew not to rub him up the wrong way. He had that tough Basque edge."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

I rub my hand over my forehead, then crawl inside and sit.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison