rub

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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: ByteDance will still own the algorithm and license it to the joint venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

In some cases, the fish attempted to rub off the mark within the first hour of seeing a mirror.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

He leans into my knees, letting me rub him behind his ears.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam