rubbed
Example Sentences
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His enthusiasm for transport more generally has already rubbed off on his co-presenters who say they've become "very educated by Francis on many things during long walks and long drives".
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Any success they achieved rubbed off on my hometown, as it did during that magical 2002 run.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
A tan-in-a-bottle used to be considered gauche, but a booming interest in skin-care in recent years has rubbed off on self-tanners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
I took the dogs out of harness and rubbed their shoulders and marveled at Storm, who stood with his tail wagging, not bleeding any longer.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
