rubbed

Example Sentences

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His grandiose persona rubbed many the wrong way early on, earning him a villain label.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

A little zest rubbed directly into the yogurt gives it that sun-dappled brunch energy — not “airport kiosk at 6:12 a.m.”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 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

“These players weren’t used to being held to that standard every single day, and it rubbed people the wrong way,” said Hoyer, who was on the Raiders at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

My nose itched and I rubbed it with the back of my hand.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell