rubbing
Example Sentences
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The decline in standards and basic levels of performance since last season has had seasoned Anfield observers rubbing their eyes in disbelief at what they are witnessing.
From BBC
Although he is nine years my elder, his infectious, childlike enthusiasm about making dreams come true was rubbing off on me.
From Los Angeles Times
“Sometimes when you’re creating something, it feels like you’re rubbing against something or you’re pushing something uphill. But with this project, it didn’t feel like that. It was flowing naturally,” said Twigs.
From Los Angeles Times
"It is simply rubbing salt into the wounds of ordinary workers who, yet again, can see that when it come to pay it's one rule for the bosses and another rule for everyone else."
From BBC
"I can joke about how I messed things up with Hoddle but nowadays you would be rubbing your hands if you are a half-decent striker with a World Cup coming up," he added.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
