rub in
Example Sentences
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And if you’re a hairy man, be sure to carefully rub in the sunscreen, says Stacy P. Salob, clinical assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2023
My mom warned me against trying to rub in the detergent, which she explained might actually remove the color of the jeans themselves.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2022
Daniel Crespo had numerous affairs, which he sometimes went out of his way to rub in his wife’s face, according to grand jury testimony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2017
Now, employees will add the rub in sealed bags so they don’t directly handle raw meat. Workers now marinate meat after restaurants close to avoid possible contamination with food prepared during the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2016
They were, badly, and she let him rub in the bloodmoss salve, closing her eyes and gritting her teeth.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
