rubbed

Example Sentences

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Despite my rebelliousness, my parents’ work ethic had rubbed off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

“They rubbed a little salt in the wound,” Knight said.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

“She’s so intentional, thoughtful in preparation, and it’s something that I hope has rubbed off on me in the right way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Aminu said the herbalist rubbed some of the mixture on his foot, where he had been bitten, and he was told to drink the rest with the warning that it would make him feel nauseous.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

As soon as Opal fell asleep, the miller snorted awake, rubbed his eyes, and grinned at all the gold.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff