rubbing
Example Sentences
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I frowned at her, rubbing my stinging fingers as I shoved the piece of bread I’d been holding into my mouth before she commandeered it.
From Literature
He had a habit of pulling at the lobe of his right ear, rubbing his nose, or digging at the wiry whiskers on his chin.
From Literature
I spun as fast as I could, and Opal paced in a little circle, rubbing her hands together impatiently.
From Literature
Mustaine says, rubbing a forefinger over his black knit cap that hides his leonine locks.
From Los Angeles Times
“Now,” he went on, rubbing his hands excitedly, “can you tell us where this island is?”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
