rubbing
Example Sentences
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Before long, the band was playing in New York, rubbing shoulders with Patti Smith, Talking Heads and Blondie at CBGBs and shaking punks out of their contemptuous indifference.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
For up-and-coming filmmakers, an Oscar nomination -- and the attendant glitz and glamour of luncheons rubbing shoulders with megastars like Timothee Chalamet and Steven Spielberg -- is confirmation that persistence pays off.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Marc Short, the former vice president’s lieutenant, was less restrained in rubbing the decision in Trump’s face.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
Mustaine says, rubbing a forefinger over his black knit cap that hides his leonine locks.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
"They're probably scooping out the free samples," Nancy said, rubbing her tummy.
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
